718 Boxster GTS vs Leon VZ5
Porsche · Cupra
1/4 Mile winner
Leon VZ5
Beats the 718 Boxster GTS by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Leon VZ5 beats the 718 Boxster GTS comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Leon VZ5 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
394 hp
390 hp
0–100 km/h
4.3s
4.2s
Top speed
293 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
4.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
I5 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
430 Nm
480 Nm
Price
$90,300
$62,000
Simulated race times
Distance
718 Boxster GTS
Leon VZ5
100 m
5.476s
5.417s
1/8 mile
8.060s
7.980s
1/4 mile
12.039s
11.936s
1 km
21.282s
21.167s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Leon VZ5 is $62,000 vs $90,300 for the 718 Boxster GTS — a $28,300 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 718 Boxster GTS or the Leon VZ5?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Leon VZ5 is faster, beating the 718 Boxster GTS by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 718 Boxster GTS vs the Leon VZ5?
The 718 Boxster GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, while the Leon VZ5 does it in 4.2 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 718 Boxster GTS produces 394 hp; the Leon VZ5 produces 390 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 718 Boxster GTS tops out at 293 km/h, and the Leon VZ5 reaches 290 km/h.
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