SEAT Leon Cupra R (2002 – 2005) vs Volkswagen Golf R (2002 – 2004): specs compared

The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 241 hp against 225 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 237 km/h. The SEAT Leon Cupra R uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,479 kg.

Specification SEAT Leon Cupra R SEAT Leon Cupra R 2002 – 2005 Volkswagen Golf R Volkswagen Golf R 2002 – 2004
Overview
Origin Spain Germany
Documented years 2002 – 2005 2002 – 2004
Body style — —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 209 – 224 hp 241 hp
Torque 270 – 281 Nm 320 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.9 – 7.0 s 6.6 s
Top speed 237 km/h 247 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.7 – 8.9 L/100 km 11.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,183 mm 4,150 mm
Width 1,742 mm 1,740 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,512 mm 2,520 mm
Curb weight 1,320 – 1,341 kg 1,479 kg

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