The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 2.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi S3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 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 S3
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi S3
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 manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
409 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi S3
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