The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
167.4 in
Length
168.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.91 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
8V
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 S3
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft