The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 35,100

€ 38,400

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is 3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
56
71.3
77.8
56.1
70.3
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
102.2
166.8
103.5
169.8
166.8 in
Length
169.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
157 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
478 mi
Range
1657 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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