The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 31,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.8 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.46 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
