The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 32,300
€ 25,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 R is 0.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.75 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
