SEAT Leon Cupra R (2002 – 2005) vs Audi S3 (2001 – 2003): specs compared

Both offer around 225 hp at most. The Audi S3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 237 km/h. The SEAT Leon Cupra R uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,420 kg.

Specification SEAT Leon Cupra R SEAT Leon Cupra R 2002 – 2005 Audi S3 Audi S3 2001 – 2003
Overview
Origin Spain Germany
Documented years 2002 – 2005 2001 – 2003
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 209 – 224 hp 225 hp
Torque 270 – 281 Nm 280 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.9 – 7.0 s 6.6 s
Top speed 237 km/h 243 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.7 – 8.9 L/100 km 9.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,183 mm 4,158 mm
Width 1,742 mm 1,763 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,415 mm
Wheelbase 2,512 mm 2,520 mm
Curb weight 1,320 – 1,341 kg 1,420 kg

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