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SEAT Leon Cupra R

2009 – 2012 Spain

The SEAT Leon Cupra R is a car built from 2009 to 2012. Its petrol engines range from 243 to 265 hp across 2 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (2002 – 2005), peak power rose from 224 to 265 hp, and minimum weight went up by 55 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L MT 6MT FWD (243 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 243 hp 6.6 s 246 6-speed manual
2.0L TSI 6MT FWD (265 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 265 hp 6.2 s 249 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
179 KW @ 6000 RPM243 HP @ 6000 RPM240 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2200-5700 RPM300 Nm @ 2200-5700 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
153 mph (246 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/35 R19

Dimensions

Length
169.6 in (4308 mm)
Width
69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height
56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.1/59.4 in (1,527/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4288 lbs (1945 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway
19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
Combined
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
195 KW @ 6000 RPM265 HP @ 6000 RPM261 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM350 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/35 R19

Dimensions

Length
169.6 in (4308 mm)
Width
69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height
56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.1/59.4 in (1,527/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase
101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume
12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4288 lbs (1945 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
Length4,308 mm
Width1,768 mm
Height1,443 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mm
Curb weight1,375 kg
Torque300 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.