The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.8 inches wider.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.5
78.5
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft