The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 280 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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