The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 37,400
€ 20,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
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
103.6
168.5
101.5
165.5
168.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.16 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
