Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro vs VW Golf R vs Seat Leon Cupra 280 vs Audi TT-S Coupe
| Category | Leon | VW Golf R | TT-S Coupe | R8 4.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 280 | 300 | 310 | 420 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 350 | 380 | 380 | 430 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1351 | 1482 | 1437 | 1604 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 207 | 202 | 216 | 262 |
| Average price (€) | 35k | 43k | 57k | 116k |
Lap Times
| Track | Leon | VW Golf R | TT-S Coupe | R8 4.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.40 | 1:14.50 | 1:14.10 | 1:12.70 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:37.70 | 1:41.90 | 1:42.10 | 1:39.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Leon | VW Golf R | TT-S Coupe | R8 4.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.3 s | 1.4 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 1.7 s | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.3 s | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 3.3 s | 3.2 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 4.6 s | 4.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.2 s | 6.3 s | 6.2 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.4 s | 7.3 s | 6.9 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.2 s | 8.3 s | 8.2 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.6 s | 10.8 s | 10.2 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.6 s | 14.0 s | 13.8 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.3 s | 18.0 s | 16.6 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s | 9.5 s | 9.1 s | 9.0 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s | 12.9 s | 12.8 s | 12.5 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Leon | VW Golf R | TT-S Coupe | R8 4.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 4.0 s | 3.8 s | 4.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 5.7 s | 5.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.3 s | 4.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.4 s | 5.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.7 s | 6.8 s | 6.9 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.3 s | 9.2 s | 9.0 s | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.4 s | 12.2 s | 11.9 s | 12.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.9 s | 15.5 s | 15.9 s | 17.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.1 s | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.8 s | 14.5 s | 13.7 s | 11.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Leon | VW Golf R | TT-S Coupe | R8 4.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph | 250 kph | 250 kph | 301 kph |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.0 s | 19.8 s | 18.2 s | 13.9 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g | 0.59 g | 0.68 g | 0.67 g |
| 18m slalom | 71.0 kph | 70.3 kph | 71.6 kph | 69.8 kph |
| Fuel economy | 6.7 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m | 32 m | 31 m | 34 m |
| 190 kph - 0 | 130 m | 127 m | 113 m | 127 m |
| 200 kph - 0 | 133 m | 126 m | 123 m | 141 m |
Summary
| Category | Leon | VW Golf R | TT-S Coupe | R8 4.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 93 | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 63 | 83 | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 89 | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
R8 4.2 FSI Quattro is the fastest by considerable margin.
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