The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 53,500
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
171 in
Length
166.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
8V
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft