The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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