The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 35,100

€ 25,000

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 290 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56
71.3
77.8
55.9
69.5
77
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
166.8
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft