Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSIvsCupra Leon 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)

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Cupra Leon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    980 km
    609 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSICupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,257kg2,771lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
94.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
40.8s
Calculated
48.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSICupra Leon 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
CupraLeon1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSICupraLeon1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.8 s
48.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraLeon1.5 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)35 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
CupraLeon1.5 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)35 TFSI
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
1,257 kg
2,771 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)35 TFSI
224 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 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)35 TFSI8.7 s
CupraLeon1.5 TSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI and Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI: 0.2 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)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI and Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI: 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 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
980 km
609 mi
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 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)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)35 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 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)35 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 s
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.9 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)35 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
CupraLeon1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)35 TFSICupraLeon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,257 kg
2,771 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
980 km
609 mi
726 km
451 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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) 35 TFSICupra Leon 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 35 TFSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 255 km (158 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cupra Leon 1.5 TSI

  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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