The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 S3 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
8V
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
422 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 S3
132.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft