Car comparison

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSIvsCupra Leon · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) · Facelift 2024

2.0 TFSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2024-present
VS

Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    632 km
    393 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,421 kg
    3,133 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
333hp248kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,421kg3,133lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,000kg4,409lb
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
58.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
632km393mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,354mm171in
4,398mm173in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
325L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 kW
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI has 33 hp more than Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,421 kg
3,133 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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI4.7 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
632 km
393 mi
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
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)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
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
1,444 mm
56.9 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)Facelift 20242.0 TFSICupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,421 kg
3,133 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,354 mm
171.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
632 km
393 mi
577 km
358 mi
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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 S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSICupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) Facelift 2024 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 114 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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