The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3 Sportback
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
71.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
166.8 in
Length
169.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.27 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3 Sportback
5F
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Audi S3 Sportback
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