The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 29,000
€ 22,800
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.17 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
153 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
