Volkswagen Golf R Cabrio (2013 – 2017) vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2013 – 2018): specs compared
The SEAT Leon Cupra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,614 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R Cabrio
2013 – 2017
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2013 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2018 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 265 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 L/100 km | 6.4 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,237 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,614 kg | 1,375 – 1,421 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.