The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 31,900
€ 21,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 265
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
