The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 29,000
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra is 3.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.12 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft