The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
169.7 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SC Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft