The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 38,400

€ 31,900

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
103.5
169.8
103.6
168.1
169.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft