The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 34,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 1.8 inches longer and 1.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
56
69.5
78.5
56
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169
102.2
167.2
169 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
5
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft
