The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is 2 inches shorter and 1.8 inches wider.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
583 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft