Car comparison

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSIvsCupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO

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

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Cupra Leon

2.0 TSI EVO

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSICupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,351mm171in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSICupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI4.8 s
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI and Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
CupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSICupraLeon2.0 TSI EVO
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
743 km
462 mi
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Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI EVO

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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