The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
583 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft