The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 37,400
€ 27,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
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
103.6
168.5
102.4
166.8
168.5 in
Length
166.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.25 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
