The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 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 (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
168.5 in
Length
167 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.46 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 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