The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
165.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.12 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft