Leon FR 1.5 eTSI vs Golf Cabriolet
SEAT · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Leon FR 1.5 eTSI
Beats the Golf Cabriolet by 0.01s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Leon FR 1.5 eTSI beats the Golf Cabriolet by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Leon FR 1.5 eTSI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
150 hp
158 hp
0–100 km/h
8.4s
8.4s
Top speed
220 km/h
217 km/h
Engine
I4 Turbo
1.2L I4 Turbo / 2.0L I4 Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
200 Nm
Price
$32,000
$30,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Leon FR 1.5 eTSI
Golf Cabriolet
100 m
7.327s
7.319s
1/8 mile
10.782s
10.777s
1/4 mile
16.100s
16.108s
1 km
28.442s
28.518s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Golf Cabriolet is $30,000 vs $32,000 for the Leon FR 1.5 eTSI — a $2,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Leon FR 1.5 eTSI or the Golf Cabriolet?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Leon FR 1.5 eTSI is faster, beating the Golf Cabriolet by 0.01 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Leon FR 1.5 eTSI vs the Golf Cabriolet?
The Leon FR 1.5 eTSI hits 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, while the Golf Cabriolet does it in 8.4 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Leon FR 1.5 eTSI produces 150 hp; the Golf Cabriolet produces 158 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Leon FR 1.5 eTSI tops out at 220 km/h, and the Golf Cabriolet reaches 217 km/h.
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