The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 33,100

€ 24,900

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
168.1
103.8
169.7
168.1 in
Length
169.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5F
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft