The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3
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