SEAT Leon Cupra R 2017-Present Photos, engines & full specs
Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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In 2017, SEAT unveiled the most powerful version of a road-car ever produced by the Spanish company: the Leon Cupra R. It was based on the regular Cupra, but it was closer to the Golf R.
After Volkswagen bought the SEAT brand, it started to slowly increase its image on the market. Even though all of them featured powerplants and transmissions and parts from other Volkswagen Group brands, it had its development strategy that involved racing. Its sportier versions were appreciated by its customers. That made them try a new approach, with the Leon Cupra R.
From the outside, the main difference between the Leon Cupra and the R version was the color. There was a choice of three special colors to chose from Midnight Black, Pyrenees Grey (neither with extra cost), and the exclusive Matte Grey. In the back, under the bumper, the Leon Cupra R featured four exhausts for the four-cylinder engine.
Inside, there were few differences, starting with a better look for the sport-bucket seats. They featured an integrated headrest. But the rear bench was just as regular as in any other SEAT Leon, with a nicer upholstery. The instrument cluster featured some copper-like details, just to remind the driver that that is a Cupra (copper) car.
The 2.0-liter engine offered 310 hp for the manual version and 10 hp less if the car was equipped with the 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch) gearbox.
SEAT Leon Cupra R 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- 2.0 TSI 6AT (310 HP)
- 2.0 TSI 6MT (310 HP)
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2.0 TSI 6AT (310 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TSI 6AT (310 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 228 KW @ 5800-6500 RPM 310 HP @ 5800-6500 RPM 306 BHP @ 5800-6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 1800-5700 RPM 380 Nm @ 1800-5700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 235/35 R 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 170.2 in (4323 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.7/60.7 in (1,567/1,542 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.6 in (2631 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3261 lbs (1479 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2.0 TSI 6MT (310 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TSI 6MT (310 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
| Power: | 228 KW @ 5800-6500 RPM 310 HP @ 5800-6500 RPM 306 BHP @ 5800-6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 1800-5700 RPM 380 Nm @ 1800-5700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 235/35 R 19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 170.2 in (4323 mm) |
| Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
| Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61.7/60.7 in (1,567/1,542 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.6 in (2631 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3203 lbs (1453 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 170 g/km |