The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 32,600
€ 33,900
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is 2 inches longer and 1.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.59 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
355 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
