Audi S3 Sportback (2013 – 2016) vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2013 – 2018): specs compared
The Audi S3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.7 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,505 kg. At 4,323 mm, the Audi S3 Sportback is 86 mm longer than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
| Specification |
Audi
S3 Sportback
2013 – 2016
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2013 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2018 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 265 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.5 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.0 L/100 km | 6.4 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 mm | 4,237 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,530 kg | 1,375 – 1,421 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.