Subaru Impreza (2007 – 2011) vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2006 – 2012): specs compared
The SEAT Leon Cupra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 230 hp. The Subaru Impreza is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.4 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 209 km/h. The Subaru Impreza uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,415 mm, the Subaru Impreza is 100 mm longer than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza
2007 – 2011
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2006 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2006 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 230 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 14.0 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 209 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 10.4 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,415 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,471 – 1,473 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,500 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.