Honda Civic Type-R (2009 – 2010) vs SEAT Leon Cupra R (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 240 hp. The Honda Civic Type-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.2 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra R has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Honda Civic Type-R is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,375 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic Type-R
2009 – 2010
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra R
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2010 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 243 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 300 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.2 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 246 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,280 mm | 4,308 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 kg | 1,375 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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