The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 33,300

€ 41,500

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 SC Cupra 265 is 1.6 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi S3
1423
1810
1975
1401
1777
1966
1810 mm
Width
1777 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1401 mm
2596
4236
2596
4252
4236 mm
Length
4252 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi S3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.74 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
261 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
350 NM
380 NM
Audi S3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
5.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.84 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
5.34 kg/bhp
4.84 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
43 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
478 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
478 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
123.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L






1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L