The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 31,900
€ 22,300
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 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
570 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
570 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
