Cupra 300 5dr or ST?

[Dyno2012]

Hello all

I'm on the verge on taking out a personal lease.

I was looking for a 5 door, rather than a ST with its extra weight as I don't need the extra space (though do want 5 doors).

The deal I've found has the FWD ST at a few pounds a month cheaper than the 5 door. Which is tempting.

Has anyone driven both 5 door and FWD ST and can say whether 5 door was appreciably more agile?

I know there's not a whole lot of difference in performance numbers but the ST is 45Kg heavier, which is a chunk, and the whole idea is to scratch an itch for a properly quick car after many years in diesels so want it to have as much go as possible for money.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[motty225]

I wasn't even aware there was a fwd version on the 300 st

 

[motty225]

But for me the 5dr is a far nicer looking car

 

[Dyno2012]

Thanks for reply. Yes, there's a FWD version in UK. A couple of tenths slower to 60 than 5 door.

Looks always subjective but I think the ST looks great. Mind you, so does the 5 door!

 

[TallTom]

I ordered the manual st as I have lots of stuff. Otherwise I must say the 5 door looks excellent! If it’s cheaper to get the ST then it’s probably a no brainer. Fast estates are always cool!

 

[Count Drunkula]

When you say FWD are you meaning four wheel drive or front wheel drive .

As like others I was under the impression all 300 ST were 4motion

 

[Dyno2012]

Front wheel drive. There is a variant of ST which is 2 wheel drive and manual.

 

[DaveHowe]

ive had my FWD ST for 2 weeks now - love it. It's great.
I prefer the looks of the ST over the 5 door - if you need a bit extra room id say go for it. I thought the difference in 0-60 was only 1 tenth - probably in real world wont be able to notice - through the gears the performance is excellent.

 

[Bestseany]

I personally think the ST looks better but I am biased as I have one

The ST drives great and doesn’t feel heavy at all. I’d recommend it just for the practicality. I fit my new 55” tv in the boot easily.


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[Count Drunkula]

Front wheel drive. There is a variant of ST which is 2 wheel drive and manual.

Ahh ok it's just the dsg variant that's 4motion

 

[Dyno2012]

Thanks the replies. I've missed the deals that were around I see, so will have to wait for some to come out again anyway!

 

[Dyno2012]

Just to say deal was honoured so ordered. Went for ST after lots of toing and froing in mind. Thought I might as well as cheaper and there is something about quick estates.

Now joining the list of those of you waiting. Should get the new digital cockpit though assuming delivery is 4-5 months away as expected. Thanks again for replies.