SEAT Leon Cupra (2001 – 2002) vs Audi S3 (2001 – 2003): specs compared
The Audi S3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 237 km/h. The SEAT Leon Cupra uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,276 kg against 1,420 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2001 – 2002
|
Audi
S3
2001 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2002 | 2001 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 204 hp | 225 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.9 s | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 237 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,183 mm | 4,158 mm |
| Width | 1,742 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,276 – 1,475 kg | 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.