Volkswagen Golf R (2017 – 2021) vs SEAT Leon Cupra R (2017 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 310 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.7 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the lighter car, from 1,453 kg against 1,483 kg. At 4,323 mm, the SEAT Leon Cupra R is 61 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2017 – 2021
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra R
2017 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2021 | 2017 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 380 – 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.1 s | 5.7 – 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km | 6.9 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,323 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,626 mm | 2,631 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,483 – 1,505 kg | 1,453 – 1,479 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.