The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 33,300
€ 28,600
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56
71.3
77.8
56.1
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
102.2
166.8
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
261 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
36 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
478 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
