SEAT Leon Cupra R (2017 – 2018) vs Audi S3 (2016 – 2020): specs compared

Both offer around 310 hp at most. The Audi S3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.7 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the lighter car, from 1,453 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,323 mm, the SEAT Leon Cupra R is 71 mm longer than the Audi S3.

Specification SEAT Leon Cupra R SEAT Leon Cupra R 2017 – 2018 Audi S3 Audi S3 2016 – 2020
Overview
Origin Spain Germany
Documented years 2017 – 2018 2016 – 2020
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 310 hp 310 hp
Torque 380 Nm 380 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.7 – 5.8 s 5.2 s
Top speed 249 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.9 – 7.3 L/100 km 7.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,323 mm 4,252 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,778 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,402 mm
Wheelbase 2,631 mm 2,596 mm
Curb weight 1,453 – 1,479 kg 1,480 kg

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