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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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Before it was changed into a different brand, the Cupra was a version of some of the Spanish Seat brand. It defined the most performance models such as Leon.

The compact-class vehicle built on the same MQB platform as the Golf shares a lot of components with its German cousin. But the Cupra has different styling and interior. It comes in two body styles: as a three-door or as a five-door vehicle. It is fitted as standard with full LED headlights, a different bumper, and 19" light-alloy wheels. A roof spoiler and dual oval exhausts are completing the hot-hatch look.

From the technical point of view, it is a VW Golf GTI, but with a different look. Some like the Leon Cupra more than the GTI and some like the Golf more. It worth knowing that the Leon Cupra comes as standard with a limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension, features that are available on the Golf only as an extra option.

For fast cornering, the Leon Cupra features sport bucket-seats with good lateral support and the Cupra logo on the seatbacks. The infotainment unit is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. Of course, when cruising on the "comfort" suspension setting, it will be a nice addition. But when is on the "race" setting, the music will come from the inline-four, turbocharged engine from the front.

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SEAT Leon Cupra 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  5 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L TSI 6AT (280 HP)
  • 2.0L TSI 6AT (280 HP) 5DR
  • 2.0L TSI 6MT (265 HP)
  • 2.0L TSI 6MT (280 HP)
  • 2.0L TSI 6MT (280 HP) 5DR
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SEAT Leon Cupra
2.0L TSI 6AT (280 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6AT (280 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:206 KW @ 5600-6500 RPM
280 HP @ 5600-6500 RPM
276 BHP @ 5600-6500 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1750-5600 RPM
350 Nm @ 1750-5600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection + Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic DSG
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated disc
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/30 R19 91Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.8 in (4237 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:102.2 in (2596 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4365 lbs (1980 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:149 g/km

SEAT Leon Cupra
2.0L TSI 6AT (280 HP) 5DR

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6AT (280 HP) 5DR
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:206 KW @ 5600-6500 RPM
280 HP @ 5600-6500 RPM
276 BHP @ 5600-6500 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1750-5600 RPM
350 Nm @ 1750-5600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection + Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic DSG
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated disc
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/30 R19 91Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.8 in (4237 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:102.2 in (2596 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3133 lbs (1421 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4211 lbs (1910 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Highway:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

SEAT Leon Cupra
2.0L TSI 6MT (265 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6MT (265 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:195 KW @ 5350-6600 RPM
265 HP @ 5350-6600 RPM
261 BHP @ 5350-6600 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1750-5300 RPM
350 Nm @ 1750-5300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection + Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated disc
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/40 R18 92Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.8 in (4237 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:102.2 in (2596 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3031 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4123 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

SEAT Leon Cupra
2.0L TSI 6MT (280 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6MT (280 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:206 KW @ 5600-6500 RPM
280 HP @ 5600-6500 RPM
276 BHP @ 5600-6500 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1750-5600 RPM
350 Nm @ 1750-5600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection + Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated disc
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/30 R19 91Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.8 in (4237 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:102.2 in (2596 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3031 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4167 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

SEAT Leon Cupra
2.0L TSI 6MT (280 HP) 5DR

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 6MT (280 HP) 5DR
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1984 cm3
Power:206 KW @ 5350-6600 RPM
280 HP @ 5350-6600 RPM
276 BHP @ 5350-6600 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1750-5300 RPM
350 Nm @ 1750-5300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection + Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated discs
Rear:Ventilated disc
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/30 R19 91Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.8 in (4237 mm)
Width:71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height:56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.4/59.4 in (1,534/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:102.2 in (2596 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.4 cuFT (379 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4167 lbs (1890 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km
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