Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI

Quickest 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fastest top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Most powerful
150 hp
112 kW
Lightest
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Best power-to-weight
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Lowest combined fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Best estimated range
1,064 km
661 mi
Largest trunk
380 L
Best overall score
55/100
Best performance score
46/100
Best economy score
94/100
Best practicality score
74/100

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI

Highest torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI
Power	150hp112kW	150hp112kW
Torque	340Nm251lb-ft	360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight	1,395kg3,075lb	1,404kg3,095lb
Gross weight	1,950kg4,299lb	1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed	222 km/h 138 mph	213 km/h 132 mph
To 99% top speed	92.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated	86.6s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.5s	8.5s
0-200 km/h	41.2s Calculated	48.3s Calculated
0-60 mph	8.0s Calculated	8.0s Calculated
Fuel consumption	4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK	5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile	16.2s Calculated	16.2s Calculated
Power-to-weight	108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated	107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton Calculated	256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	1,064km661mi Calculated	1,000km621mi Calculated
Displacement	1,968cc120cu in	1,968cc120cu in
Length	4,343mm171in	4,398mm173in
Width	1,816mm71in	1,799mm71in
Height	1,449mm57in	1,444mm57in
Wheelbase	2,636mm104in	2,683mm106in
Front track	1,554mm61in	1,535mm60in
Rear track	1,525mm60in	1,513mm60in
Trunk volume	380L	380L
Max trunk volume	1,200L	-
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	50L	50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDICupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TDIPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	3,250-4,200 rpm	1,600-3,000 rpm	4,450 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	3,000-4,200 rpm	1,600-2,750 rpm	4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	8.0 s	8.0 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.5 s	8.5 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	41.2 s	48.3 s
Top speed	222 km/h 138 mph	213 km/h 132 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.7 s	2.6 s
330 ft 101 m	7.0 s	7.0 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.6 s	10.6 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.6 s	13.6 s
1/4 mile 402 m	16.2 s	16.2 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	143 km/h 89 mph	142 km/h 88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	150 hp 112 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	150 hp 112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	340 Nm 251 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	360 Nm 266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	1,395 kg 3,075 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	1,404 kg 3,095 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	222 km/h 138 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	213 km/h 132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	8.5 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	8.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	1,064 km 661 mi
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	1,000 km 621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	150 hp 112 kW	8.5 s	222 km/h 138 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	150 hp 112 kW	8.5 s	213 km/h 132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

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

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.5 s
Top speed 222 km/h 138 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	380 L 13.4 cu ft
Length	4,343 mm 171.0 in
Height	1,449 mm 57.0 in

CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.5 s
Top speed 213 km/h 132 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	380 L 13.4 cu ft
Length	4,398 mm 173.1 in
Height	1,444 mm 56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

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

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.5 s
Top speed 222 km/h 138 mph

4.7 L/100 km

50.0 mpg US

60.1 mpg UK

CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI

Power	150 hp 112 kW
0-100 km/h	8.5 s
Top speed 213 km/h 132 mph

5.0 L/100 km

47.0 mpg US

56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK	8.5 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK	8.5 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI	108 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp	4.7 L/100 km 50.0 mpg US 60.1 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI	107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.4 kg/hp	5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TDI

CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TDI

Power

150 hp

112 kW

150 hp

112 kW

Torque

340 Nm

251 lb-ft

360 Nm

266 lb-ft

Acceleration

8.5 s

Top speed

222 km/h

138 mph

213 km/h

132 mph

Lightness

1,395 kg

3,075 lb

1,404 kg

3,095 lb

Fuel consumption

4.7 L/100 km

50.0 mpg US

60.1 mpg UK

5.0 L/100 km

47.0 mpg US

56.5 mpg UK

Practicality

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	380 L 13.4 cu ft
Length	4,343 mm 171.0 in
Height	1,449 mm 57.0 in

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	380 L 13.4 cu ft
Length	4,398 mm 173.1 in
Height	1,444 mm 56.9 in

Range score

1,064 km

661 mi

1,000 km

621 mi

Trunk score

380 L

13.4 cu ft

380 L

13.4 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

108 hp/t

80 kW/t

9.3 kg/hp

107 hp/t

80 kW/t

9.4 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Average annual distanceDistance unitFuel price in your local currencyPrice unit

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TDI	Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TDI
Consumption	4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK	5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	8.23 LC100 km	8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	13.24 LC100 mi	14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	705 L186 US gal155 UK gal	750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,234 LC/year	1,313 LC/year