The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 49,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
71.5 in
Width
70.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
168.1 in
Length
169.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi RS3 Sportback
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.88 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi RS3 Sportback
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft