The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 29,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169
101.5
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.82 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
104.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
