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SEAT Leon Cupra 2006-Present Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

SEAT Leon Cupra 2006-Present 9 Photos
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SEAT introduced the second generation of the Cupra in 2005, and in the following year, the Spanish carmaker unveiled the most powerful version of its compact hatchback.

SEAT pitted it against the best hot-hatches, such as the Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus RS, or Renault Megane RS. It was a bold move since the carmaker already built the Cupra FR with 200 hp, but it paid off.

The Cupra was the most streamlined vehicle among its siblings, the Golf and the Audi A3 Sportback. It also shared its platform with the Audi TT and the Skoda Octavia, but its body shape differed. Compared with other Leon on the market, the Cupra version featured a different front bumper with a broad, trapezoidal-shaped grille on the lower side. From its side, the unique 18" light alloy wheels enhanced the car's sporty look. At the back, the carmaker placed the wide lettering CUPRA on the liftgate. Later on, the version became a separate brand for the Spanish carmaker.

Inside, the Cupra featured sport bucket seats with integrated headrests embroiled with the Cupra lettering in contrast color. The red stitches were also part of the package. The tachometer took center stage in the instrument cluster while the speedometer was wider and pushed on the right side. SEAT installed the third dial with an LCD for the onboard computer and the fuel and coolant temperature gauges on the left side.

Under the hood, SEAT carried over the same powerplant as the Golf GTI that provided 240 hp and sent them to the front wheels via a six-speed manual. Two years later, the carmaker improved the lineup and introduced the Cupra R.

SEAT Leon Cupra 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.0L TFSI 6MT (240 HP)

SEAT Leon Cupra
2.0L TFSI 6MT (240 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI 6MT (240 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:177 KW @ 5700 RPM
240 HP @ 5700 RPM
237 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:221 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM
300 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:153.5 mph (247 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/40 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase:101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume:12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.31
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4288 lbs (1945 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:200 g/km
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