Autocar wanted to know which is the fastest hot-hatch inside Volkswagen group. To settle this dilema, Steve Sutcliffe went on a circuit with both Volkswagen Golf R and Seat Leon Cupra.
We remind you that the Golf R features 300 hp under the bonnet and an all-wheel drive system. On the other side, the Seat Leon Cupra has only 280 hp but is lighter as it does not have a four-wheel drive system installed.
Let`s see which car left a big smile on Sutcliffe`s face.
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