The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft