The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 33,700

€ 25,400

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 290 is 1.5 cm shorter, 5.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1434
1816
1975
1423
1765
1995
1816 mm
Width
1765 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1434 mm
Height
1423 mm
2631
4271
2578
4286
4271 mm
Length
4286 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.79 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
286 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
4.88 kg/bhp
13.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
42 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
464 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L