Audi A3 Limousine vs CUPRA Leon – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A3 Limousine has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the CUPRA Leon costs 31800 £. That’s a price difference of around 4243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine has a noticeably edge – offering 400 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine pulls a touch stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Audi A3 Limousine is hardly any lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1371 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more room – 425 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Leon slight takes the win – 504 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

All in all, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.