The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 45,000
€ 25,800
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
168.5
101.5
166.9
168.5 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.37 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
814 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
