The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 33,100
€ 21,000
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 280
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 280
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
