The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 23,900

€ 29,000

€ 23,900
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 1.9 TDI e DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
168.7
101.5
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
8P
Generation
1P
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 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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