The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 32,300
€ 21,200
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.17 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
