The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 29,000
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon Cupra is 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller.
SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi S3 Sportback
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi S3 Sportback
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.64 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi S3 Sportback
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft