The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 34,800

€ 42,900

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 300 is 3.1 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi S3 Sportback
56
71.3
77.8
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.3 in
102.2
167.2
103.6
170.2
167.2 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi S3 Sportback
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.55 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi S3 Sportback
5F
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
296 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
10.24 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
34 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
450 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
130.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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