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Audi A3 Limousine vs CUPRA Leon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (400 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (27500 £ vs 31800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or CUPRA Leon?

Audi A3 Limousine

CUPRA Leon

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

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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 somewhat 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: CUPRA Leon manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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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 noticeable 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is hardly perceptible 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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Leon shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £31,800
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CUPRA Leon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 131 km
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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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CUPRA Leon

The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27500 - 58300 £
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
28 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4504 - 4533 mm
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1799 mm
Height
1391 - 1417 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
432 - 504 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
Brand
Audi
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CUPRA

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Is the Audi A3 Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A3 Limousine is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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