Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 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)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    325 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • 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)40 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
177hp132kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,633kg3,600lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
10,000km6,214mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,399mm173in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
325L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 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)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 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)40 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
32.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI has 13 hp more than Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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)40 TFSI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,633 kg
3,600 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)40 TFSI
241 km/h
150 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
229 km/h
142 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)40 TFSI7.0 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: 0.1 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)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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) 40 TFSI: 7.1 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)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
733 km
456 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)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 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)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 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)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.1 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)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,633 kg
3,600 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
733 km
456 mi
10,000 km
6,214 mi
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 173 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Uses 7.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9,267 km (5,758 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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