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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6vsSeat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

Cupra 2.0 TFSI

240 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
23.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
280L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
1,166L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI5,700-6,300 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
23.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 has 10 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66.4 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI6.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
663 km
412 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 61 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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