Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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The 2002 SEAT Leon FR was based on the successful SEAT Leon I, which was launched in 1998. It shared the same platform with other compact class vehicles from the Volkswagen group, including the Golf.
Volkswagen's road to the premium market started way back in the '80s. Its idea was to transform the Spanish brand SEAT into a mass-volume car-company, and the German would fill the gap between a mass-market car and a premium car company. But the SEAT needed a stronger image on the market, and that could have been achieved via a sporty model with a price lower than of a Golf GTI.
In 2002, the SEAT Leon received an FR version. It was based on the regular SEAT Leon, but with a stronger appearance. It was an evolution over the Cupra version. When compared to that, from the outside, there was a different front bumper and featured specific design of five twin-spoke 17" light-alloy wheels. The name FR stands for Formula Racing. The idea was to build a sporty image for the Spanish brand. In 2003, the brand launched a one-make trophy, the Supercopa SEAT Leon. All the vehicles were based on the Leon FR model.
Inside the cabin, there was room for five and sport-bucket seats for the front passengers. The analog dials featured red-needles on white background for the dials.
Underneath the car, there was a fully independent suspension for both axles. Despite the fact that some SEAT Leon models were equipped with an all-wheel-drive system, the FR was front-wheel-drive only. There was only a six-speed manual offered for that version. It was equipped with either a 1.8-liter 20-valves gasoline engine or a 1.9-liter diesel. Both versions were turbocharged.
SEAT Leon FR / TopSport 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- 1.8 20VT 6MT (180 HP)
- 2.8 V6 6MT AWD (204 HP)
- 1.9 TDI 6MT (150 HP)
SEAT Leon FR / TopSport
1.8 20VT 6MT (180 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 20VT 6MT (180 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
| Power: | 132 KW @ 5500 RPM 180 HP @ 5500 RPM 177 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 235 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 225/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 164.7 in (4183 mm) |
| Width: | 68.6 in (1742 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2786.6 lbs (1264 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3988.2 lbs (1809 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
SEAT Leon FR / TopSport
2.8 V6 6MT AWD (204 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8 V6 6MT AWD (204 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2791 cm3 |
| Power: | 150 KW @ 6000 RPM 204 HP @ 6000 RPM 201 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 270 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 147.3 mph (237 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/45R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 164.7 in (4183 mm) |
| Width: | 68.6 in (1742 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
SEAT Leon FR / TopSport
1.9 TDI 6MT (150 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9 TDI 6MT (150 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
| Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 164.7 in (4183 mm) |
| Width: | 68.6 in (1742 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2813.1 lbs (1276 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3992.6 lbs (1811 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |