Seat Leon can be quite fuel efficient, with consumption figures of Internal Combustion Engine variants being between 3.3 l/100 km (71.28 mpg) (2012 Seat Leon III SC/ 2013 Seat Leon III/ 2014 Seat Leon III ST 1.6 TDI (110 Hp) ECOMOTIVE) and 10.9 l/100 km (21.58 mpg) (2000 Seat Leon I (1M) Cupra R 2.8 T (204 Hp)), with most being on the lower end. VZ3 model gets a different set of 19-inch alloys, a wireless phone charger, heated leather seats, and a heated steering wheel. 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The 1.4-litre petrol engine is supported by a 12.8kWh battery and 85kW e-motor. The ST Estate retained its 300 PS power output, but was also fitted with a GPF system. With a fuel consumption of 8.4 litres/100km - 34 mpg UK - 28 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.7 seconds, a maximum top speed of 142 mph (229 km/h), a curb weight of 2787 lbs (1264 kgs), the Leon 1.8 20VT FR has a turbocharged Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. [61], The Len Cupra R is on the standard Cupra 300 but with an uprated 306bhp 2 Litre turbocharged engine; with a 0-62mph time of 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. For a lower centre of gravity, the Cupra Len sits 25mm lower at the front and 20mm lower at the rear compared to the regular Seat Len. The case for swapping into a full electric car is being hampered at the moment by the continuing sorry state of the the UKs EV charging infrastructure. With the VW, 148bhp gets you the more sophisticated suspension layout. Such a transformation is a major undertaking and a major success for a car company affected more than most by the Eurozones financial meltdown. inside there's a manually height adjustable driver's seat, air conditioning and Seat's 5.0in touchscreen infotainment system withBluetooth and USB connectivity. When CNG tanks are depleted, the engine switches automatically to run on petrol until the next CNG refuelling. The kerb weight refers to the weight of the car in running order with the fuel tank 90 per cent full, without driver. With a stated kerb weight of 1222 kg, the Seat Leon 1.8 20V manages to cover the 0-100 km/h sprint in 10.3 seconds and the kilometre from standstill in 31.7 seconds. Youll also find an array of storage spots dotted around the place. The car featured several modifications, including a racing engine that developed over 191kW (260PS; 256bhp), a Hewland sequential-shift gearbox (unrelated to the DSG), and an aerodynamic package for increased downforce (with its hatchback shape, the Len was disadvantaged against conventional three-box saloons). For 2011, new rules were introduced in WTCC, incorporating a new engine formula - 1.6 turbocharged engines, similar to those used in the World Rally Championship. What is the curb weight, 1999 Seat Leon I (1M) 1.8 T 20V (180 Hp)? [49][50], SEAT Len Cupra 280, was manufactured between 2014 and 2015, powered by a turbocharged 276bhp 2 Litre 16v Inline 4 petrol engine, capable of 0-62mph in 5.8 seconds and limited to 155mph. The Cupra 290 can accelerate 0-62mph in 5.8 seconds and onto a top speed of 155mph. [59][60], In response to new WLTP testing regimes, SEAT announced in 2018 that the Len Cupra 300 would be replaced with a new Len Cupra 290. The difference isnt night and day, though. [77], Standard equipment include: "Kessy" automatic locking and starting system, electronic parking brake, an eight-inch infotainment system, 2 x USB points, LED headlights with automatic high beam, electric and heated side mirrors, cloth upholstery, leather steering wheel and gear stick, and SEAT Connect. The Leon resists understeer conspicuously well, and in fact neither is the tail averse to helping alter your line. in height, and coupe variants 4236 mm (166.77 in.) Families come in all shapes and sizes and so cars do too. For the sort of giant-slaying performance fast Seats have in the past delivered, youll need to wait for the 2.0-litre turbo petrol Cupra derivatives, which will sit 25mm closer to the road and use revised steering and suspension settings along with an electronically controlled front limited-slip differential to help deploy up to 297bhp. It is the second car to be based on the MQB platform. In 2008, Muller won the FIA World Touring Car Championship for Drivers at the wheel of a Len TDI, and SEAT won the Manufacturers' title. Available engines were the 1.4-litre 16valve petrol engine which produced a 55 kilowatts (75PS; 74bhp), a 1.6-litre 8valve petrol engine 74kW (101PS; 99bhp) (replaced later with a 16valve 77kW (105PS; 103bhp) unit), and included two variants of the Volkswagen Group's 20valve turbocharged 1.8-litre powerplant, (with some countries also getting the 2.8-litre VR6 engine delivering 150kW (204PS; 201bhp). [84], The 'Safe Pack' includes Forward collision warning with braking reaction to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. [4] As SEAT's first C-segment model as part of the VW Group, the Len Mk1 was marketed as a sportier and cheaper variant of the Golf. Long journeys ought to be effortless. The first generation SEAT Len Cupra R was the basis of a one-make trophy, the SEAT Leon Supercopa. What is the gross weight, 2015 Seat Leon III 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) start/stop? H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. [8][9][10], Factory production of the Typ 1M ended in May 2006. The five-door Len boot capacity of 380 litres has remained unchanged, and the Estate's storage is increased by 30 litres to 617 litres compared to the previous generation. This limited edition was powered with 2.0TFSI engine improved to 210kW (286PS; 282bhp) of maximum power, and 360Nm (266lbfft). The quoted kerb weight is 1361 kg. [82] The standard Infotainment system boasts an 8.25" screen, whilst higher spec models have the larger 10" screen Navi system that offers 3D connected navigation and voice control as well as gesture recognition. Solutions for powering up at home. At the top of the range was the 2.0 TFSI Cupra R. This used the same 195kW (265PS; 261bhp) engine found in the Audi S3, Golf R and Scirocco R. Capable of 0100km/h (62.1mph) in 6.2 seconds and a top speed limited to 250km/h (155mph). Sure enough, there are competitive levels of space inside this car, but theyre not outstanding. [76], Also available is a (CNG) compressed natural gas 1.5 litre TGI unit that produces 96kW/130PS of power giving the CNG-powered SEAT Len a CNG range of 440km (273 miles). Modern family cars typically weigh over a tonne because scoring well in crash tests requires hefty materials and equipment . Available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The car came top in Class D in the 2014 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour. In 2013 SEAT Sport introduced a concept car, based on the third generation of Len. The sportier variants began with the 110kW (150PS; 148bhp) 2.0-litre Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) and the popular 103kW (140PS; 138bhp) 2.0-litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine. 4315 mm 169.88 in. What is the gross weight, 1999 Seat Leon I (1M) 1.8 T 20V (180 Hp)? Since its launch in 1999, more than 2 million SEAT Len cars have been produced and sold in its three generations up to the present, made in SEAT's Martorell plant and other Volkswagen Group's factories. For now, thats probably enough on the new Leons practicalities. 1742 mm 68.58 in. 6, manual transmission The SEAT Len (Spanish pronunciation:[se.at leon]), also spelled Leon in some other languages (named after the city of Len, which also means "Lion" in Spanish), is a hatchback compact car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since October 1999.[2]. 8.7s. PHEV aside, the regular SEAT Leon models will be fairly cheap to run too. Maybe you did in which case, well done. The 290 came in three body styles - three-door hatchback (Len SC), five-door hatchback (Len) and five-door estate (Len ST) and in a higher-specification Black version; which included sports seats, special 19in multi-spoke alloy wheels, and black detailing. ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16v 5MT (75 HP) Cylinders L4 Displacement 1391 cm3 Power 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM Torque 94 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 127 Nm @ 3300 RPM Fuel System Multipoint. It came only in Candy white or Infiri black. Cupra Lux 2.0 TSI 290PS DSG auto (07/2018 on) 5d, Cupra 2.0 TSI 290PS DSG auto (07/2018 on) 5d. Theres absolutely loads of head room in the front of the Seat Leon, and its seats slide back a long waytoo. In fact, we can confidently say that no matter how tall you are, youll fit. The payload is calculated from the difference between kerb weight and gross car weight. With pleasure. This is also the first SeatLeon to be available in a range of bodystyles: as a regular five-door hatch, a three-door Seat Leon SC coup, a longer five-door Seat Leon ST estate or as the more-rugged Seat Leon X-Perience. Its a creditable effort from Seat and a notable improvement in form, with plenty of niche appeal for those who like a dose of style and spirit about their everyday driver but who dont want to pay a premium. 380 - 1210 l 13.42 - 42.73 cu. How much trunk (boot) space, 2015 Seat Leon Hatchback? Running costs. Unladen Weight 3261 lbs (1479 kg) Gross Weight Limit 4255 lbs (1930 kg) FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) During 2005, SEAT introduced the second generation Len into the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) to replace the Toledo Cupra which it had raced in the early rounds of the title. All registered in England and Wales. It also gained a unique chrome-tipped, centrally-mounted, oval exhaust. 270 - 1191 l 9.53 - 42.06 cu. The optional Connectivity Box allows wireless phone charging. Lesser diesel versions were available with 66kW (90PS; 89bhp), 81kW (110PS; 109bhp) and 96kW (131PS; 129bhp) outputs. Options for recharging while on the move. Cupra Rs were available only with a six-speed manual gearbox in the UK. The full-LED headlamps offer numerous advantages over standard halogen bulbs such as improved illumination, a close to daylight colour temperature, lower energy consumption and an extended service life. [51][52], The Sub8 Performance pack was launched in August 2014 for the Cupra 280, it featured side skirts, lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels and 30mm larger ventilated brake discs with Brembo calipers. [2] However, the appreciation for the SEAT Len Cupra R Mk1's appeal remained clear, still up to the 'best hot hatchback of all time' poll, conducted in 2010 by Autocar, in which its readers honoured the Cupra R #7, in the top ten list of hatchbacks of all time in their preferences.