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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the SEAT Leon Cupra 290 gets there in 13.55 s — 0.39 s ahead of the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8).
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | SEAT Leon Cupra 290 | Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.19 s | 5.44 s |
| 0–100 mph | 11.93 s | 13.45 s |
| 60 ft | 2.26 s | 2.27 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.88 s | 9.06 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.55 s | 13.94 s |
| Trap speed | 105.3 mph | 101.6 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the SEAT Leon Cupra 290, 9/10 for the Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | SEAT Leon Cupra 290 | Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk8) |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Power | 286 bhp | 241 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,395 kg | 1,408 kg |
| Power to weight | 205 bhp/t | 171 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Front drive | Front drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |