The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 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 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168.1 in
Length
167 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.01 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft