Volkswagen Golf R (2005 – 2008) vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2006 – 2012): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 240 hp. The SEAT Leon Cupra uses less fuel, from 8.6 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,463 kg. At 4,315 mm, the SEAT Leon Cupra is 66 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2005 – 2008
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2006 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2006 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,463 – 1,494 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.