Omg! The Seat STILL more than matches the all-conquering Type R FN8. Why, oh why did Seat not make the Cupra just a little more exciting to look at? The Fr versions are more likely to have a simple side skirt, for example!
Seat Leon Cupra 280 vs Honda Civic Type R
| Category | Seat Leon Cupra 280 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 320 / 316 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1351 / 2978 | 1405 / 3097 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 228 / 225 |
| Average price | €35,000 | €40,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Seat Leon Cupra 280 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:25.10 | 1:25.39 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:37.70 | 1:45.20 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.40 | 1:13.50 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.13 | 1:37.75 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:58.40 | 8:01.00 |
| Llandow | 0:46.90 | 0:45.60 |
| Ferte Gaucher | 1:59.24 | 1:59.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Seat Leon Cupra 280 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.2 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.4 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.2 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.6 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.6 s | 14.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.3 s | 18.5 s |
| 1000 m | 24.5 s @ 220.0 kph | 25.3 s @ 214.0 kph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 108.7 mph | 13.4 s @ 108.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Seat Leon Cupra 280 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.7 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.3 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.4 s | 10.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.9 s | 14.0 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Seat Leon Cupra 280 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 60 m (196 ft) | 58 m (191 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 130 m (427 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 133 m (436 ft) | 131 m (428 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Seat Leon Cupra 280 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 272 kph (169 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 20.0 s @ 1683 ft | 20.1 s @ 1709 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.0 kph (44.1 mph) | 72.1 kph (44.8 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 139.0 kph (86.4 mph) | 139.0 kph (86.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) | 6.6 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Seat Leon Cupra 280 | Honda Civic Type R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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