Here comes an extensive comparison test between the new 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 and the new 2014 Volkswagen Golf R. The new 2014 VW Golf R, which is priced at 31,315 GBP, is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine that's rated with a horsepower output of 296 hp between 5,500 rpm and 6,200 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque between 1,800 rpm and 5,500 rpm. The 2014 Golf R's engine is mated to a 6-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and a four-wheel-drive traction system. With a Kerb weight of 1,495 kg, the new Golf R (2014) is able to accelerate from nought to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). In terms of efficient, the 2014 Golf R is rated with a 41-mpg combined fuel consumption and a 159 g/km CO2 emissions level.
Seat's 2014 Leon Cupra 280 is also powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged TSI engine, nut it develops 276 hp between 5,350 rpm and 6,600 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque between 1,750 rpm and 5,300 rpm. With a Kerb weight of 1,421 kg, the Leon Cupra 280 is 64 kg lighter than the Golf. However, the 20 hp less result in a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration time of 5.7 seconds. Its top speed is also limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). The Leon Cupra 280 is front-wheel-drive and it comes with the same 6-speed transmission as the Golf. In fact, the Leon shares the engine and a lot of other parts with the 2014 Golf R. The difference in weight and acceleration is given by the Golf's AWD system. The 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 is rated with a 44.1 mpg fuel economy and a 149 g/km CO2 emissions level. Its price, as tested, is 28,530 GBP.