SEAT Leon Cupra (2013 – 2018) vs Peugeot RCZ R (2013 – 2015): specs compared
The SEAT Leon Cupra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 270 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 5.9 s. The Peugeot RCZ R is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,375 kg. At 4,295 mm, the Peugeot RCZ R is 58 mm longer than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2013 – 2018
|
Peugeot
RCZ R
2013 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | France |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2018 | 2013 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 – 280 hp | 271 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 329 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 5.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 6.6 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,237 mm | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,351 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,421 kg | 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

