The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 45,000

€ 56,000

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.6
70.9
77.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
103.6
168.5
103.6
170.7
168.5 in
Length
170.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi RS3 Sportback
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.47 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi RS3 Sportback
5F
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
402 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft