The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 33,600
€ 22,800
€ 33,600
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 265 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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 265
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
