The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 32,300
€ 37,400
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
169.8
103.6
168.5
169.8 in
Length
168.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.98 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
26.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
26.3 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
