The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 34,800
€ 19,100
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.93 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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 280
125 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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
