The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
168.1 in
Length
166.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.17 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 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 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 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