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 Subaru Impreza 2007 – 2011 SEAT Leon Cupra 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

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