The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 34,900
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 3.2
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 3.2.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 3.2
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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 3.2
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.68 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 3.2
1P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
396 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft