The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 27,300

€ 34,800

€ 27,300
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.6 inches longer and 1.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
102.2
167.2
168.7 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.72 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
450 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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