Volkswagen Golf R (2013 – 2017) vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2013 – 2018): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.7 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2013 – 2017
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2013 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 300 hp | 265 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.1 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.1 L/100 km | 6.4 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 – 4,275 mm | 4,237 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 – 2,631 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,361 – 1,495 kg | 1,375 – 1,421 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.