The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 23,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.12 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
27.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft