The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 RS3 Sportback is 0.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon Cupra
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
70.6 in
Width
69.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon Cupra
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.59 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon Cupra
8P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon Cupra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon Cupra
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