The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 33,600
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi S3
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi S3
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.33 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi S3
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft