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718 Cayman GT4 vs Leon VZ5

Porsche · Cupra

1/4 Mile winner
718 Cayman GT4
Beats the Leon VZ5 by 0.05s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 718 Cayman GT4 beats the Leon VZ5 by a hair, finishing 0.05 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 718 Cayman GT4 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
414 hp
390 hp
0–100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
Top speed
302 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
4.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
I5 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
420 Nm
480 Nm
Price
$100,200
$62,000

Simulated race times

Distance
718 Cayman GT4
Leon VZ5
100 m
5.421s
5.417s
1/8 mile
7.972s
7.980s
1/4 mile
11.891s
11.936s
1 km
20.961s
21.167s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Leon VZ5 is $62,000 vs $100,200 for the 718 Cayman GT4 — a $38,200 gap. Power: 718 Cayman GT4 makes 24 hp more (414 vs 390). Top speed: 718 Cayman GT4 runs to 302 km/h, 12 km/h higher than Leon VZ5.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 718 Cayman GT4 or the Leon VZ5?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 718 Cayman GT4 is faster, beating the Leon VZ5 by 0.05 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 718 Cayman GT4 vs the Leon VZ5?

The 718 Cayman GT4 hits 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the Leon VZ5 does it in 4.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 718 Cayman GT4 produces 414 hp; the Leon VZ5 produces 390 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 718 Cayman GT4 tops out at 302 km/h, and the Leon VZ5 reaches 290 km/h.

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