The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 35,400

€ 26,900

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.1
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
103.6
168.1
102.4
167
168.1 in
Length
167 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.28 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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