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Seat Leon 1.8 T Cupra R

General information

ModelSeat Leon 1.8 T Cupra R
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating53.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power225.7 PS (166 kW or 223 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1712 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4040 litres (1,067 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space656 litres (173 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1811 kg (3,992.6 pounds)
Overall length4190 mm (165.0 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR25080
Service interval30,000 km
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