The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 35,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
56.5
71.5
77.8
56
69.5
78.5
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
103.6
168.5
101.5
168.7
168.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.75 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
396 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
