SEAT Leon ST Cupra (2015 – 2020) vs Volkswagen Golf R Variant (2015 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 300 hp at most. The SEAT Leon ST Cupra is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,365 kg against 1,574 kg. At 4,595 mm, the Volkswagen Golf R Variant is 51 mm longer than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon ST Cupra
2015 – 2020
|
Volkswagen
Golf R Variant
2015 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2020 | 2015 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 – 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 380 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 6.2 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 6.8 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 – 4,544 mm | 4,595 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,430 – 1,450 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 – 2,637 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,365 – 1,466 kg | 1,574 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.