Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 35 TFSIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    10,000 km
    6,214 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,598kg3,523lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
86.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.9s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,352mm171in
4,399mm173in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,441mm57in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI5,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.9 s
39.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,598 kg
3,523 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
226 km/h
140 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI8.1 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 0.4 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI: 5.5 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
847 km
527 mi
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
10,000 km
6,214 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
226 km/h
140 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,399 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.1 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.7 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 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 202435 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.7 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,352 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,399 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 35 TFSI

  • Is 273 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9,153 km (5,687 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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