SEAT Leon FR / Topsport (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 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 237 km/h. The SEAT Leon FR / Topsport uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,264 kg against 1,479 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon FR / Topsport
2002 – 2005
|
Volkswagen
Golf R
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 204 hp | 241 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.9 s | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 237 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.0 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 | 1,264 – 1,475 kg | 1,479 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.