The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 34,800
€ 23,000
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi A3 1.6 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
167.2
101.5
166.9
167.2 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
296 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
10.24 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
34 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
450 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
130.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi A3 1.6 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
