Volkswagen Scirocco R (2009 – 2014) vs SEAT Leon Cupra R (2009 – 2012): specs compared

Both offer around 265 hp at most. The Volkswagen Scirocco R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.2 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,419 kg. At 4,308 mm, the SEAT Leon Cupra R is 61 mm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco R.

Specification Volkswagen Scirocco R Volkswagen Scirocco R 2009 – 2014 SEAT Leon Cupra R SEAT Leon Cupra R 2009 – 2012
Overview
Origin Germany Spain
Documented years 2009 – 2014 2009 – 2012
Body style — —
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 265 hp 243 – 265 hp
Torque 350 Nm 300 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.8 – 6.0 s 6.2 – 6.6 s
Top speed 249 km/h 246 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.0 – 8.1 L/100 km 8.1 – 8.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,247 mm 4,308 mm
Width 1,819 mm 1,768 mm
Height 1,394 mm 1,443 mm
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,578 mm
Curb weight 1,419 – 1,439 kg 1,375 kg

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