The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 23,200
€ 33,100
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
56
69.5
78.5
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
169
103.6
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
