The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 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 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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