The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 30,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
717 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
107 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft