Press Release
Page 1 – Intro
Page 2 – Design
Page 3 – Engine
Page 4 – Chassis
Page 5 – Equipment
ENGINES
Two ways to enjoy performance of the highest calibre
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Choice of 170 hp 2.0 TDI and 200 hp 2.0 TFSI engines
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Most powerful engine in the SEAT León line-up, available with DSG gearshift for the first time
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Sporty acoustics thanks to SEAT SOUND
No model from the FR family can be content with just looking sporty – it has to be sporty too, through and through. This is why the León FR comes with a choice of two power units offering top-class performance, one diesel and the other petrol. The newest of the two engines is the 2.0 TFSI petrol model developing 200 hp that is making its SEAT debut in the León FR.
This powerplant is a four-cylinder, 2.0-litre model featuring FSI direct-injection technology, which is furthermore boosted by a turbocharger that forms a single unit together with the exhaust manifold. Additional features include an intake system with continuously variable distribution and internal exhaust-gas recirculation. Among the engine's most noteworthy characteristics are its free-revving nature, its tremendous flexibility and its operating economy.
The 200 hp (147 kW) 2.0 TFSI engine is the most powerful in the León range. It musters up a maximum torque of 280 Nm between 1,800 and 5,000 rpm which makes for excellent in-gear acceleration. As a result, the car accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h in just 7.0 seconds in fifth gear and in 8.9 seconds in sixth.
Powered by this engine, the León is propelled from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 229 km/h. The time of 27.6 seconds for 1000 metres from a standing start is just as remarkable. All whilst returning average fuel consumption figures of 7.9 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 190 g/km overall.
When measured against the previous León FR with its 180 hp 1.8 20 VT engine, output has been increased by 20 hp. This translates into superior performance, particularly in terms of the vehicle's acceleration and fuel consumption. The last generation of the León FR took 7.7 seconds to accelerate to 100 km/h from standstill compared to the new car's time of 7.3 seconds, while in-gear acceleration from 80 - 120 km/h in fifth has been reduced from 8.0 to 7.0 seconds. And to round off the healthy balance sheet, average fuel consumption has now dropped to 7.9 litres per 100 km compared to 8.4 litres previously.
First petrol model from SEAT with DSG gearshift
The petrol variant of the SEAT León FR will offer the option of the DSG automated gearshift. This is the first time that one of the most effective transmissions on the market will be made available for a petrol-powered SEAT.
But the innovations do not stop there, as shift paddles on the steering wheel will also be making their debut appearance in a road-going model from the Spanish manufacturer. The shift paddle system has true race car breeding, featuring for example in the SEAT León models which compete in the Supercopa.
Equipped with this gearshift, the León FR returns exceptional performance figures. The dual-clutch system makes for instantaneous gearshifts, meaning that acceleration is even sharper than in the manual model (7.2 seconds from 0 - 100 km/h as against the manual's time of 7.3 seconds). As for fuel consumption, the provisional figures are 7,8 litres for 100 kilometres for combined consumption, improving the marks set by the manual version.
The 170 hp 2.0 TDI
As far as the diesel version is concerned, the León FR is driven by the same 170 hp 2.0 TDI powerpack that can be found under the bonnet of its genetic sibling, the SEAT Altea FR. Developed based on the 103 kW (140 hp) 2.0 TDI unit, the engine is partnered by a six-speed manual gearbox. The reengineering measures that have been carried out have lifted maximum power to 125 kW (170 hp) at 4,200 rpm, while peak torque has been boosted from 320 to 350 Nm and is available from 1,800 rpm.
This significant jump in power and torque has been brought about by modifying the turbocharger's geometry. At the same time, the injection system's maximum rate of delivery has been increased and a shut-off system integrated into the intake ducts. Plus, high-pressure direct diesel injection technology has been incorporated in the form of the Piezo Pump Nozzle system with piezoelectric injectors.
The results are remarkable: acceleration and overall performance in the León FR is outstanding, as demonstrated by the top speed of 214 km/h and the 8.2 seconds taken to reach 100 km/h from standstill. The sub 30 second time recorded for one kilometre with a standing start is also a noteworthy feat.
The figures for in-gear acceleration make equally impressive reading: 8.2 and 10.5 seconds to speed up from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth and sixth gears respectively. As remarkable as the car's performance figures might be, they are outshone by its fuel consumption figures, which are more what one would expect from a small, economical car rather than such a high-performance vehicle. Out on the open road, it burns just five litres to cover 100 kilometres, and even in urban areas consumption never exceeds the eight-litre mark. Consumption on the mixed urban and extra-urban cycle is just over six litres per 100 kilometres. As for emissions, the new engine meets the rigorous requirements of the EU4 standard, as well as featuring the DPF diesel particulate filter system.
Compared to the outgoing León FR with its 150 hp 1.9 TDI engine, the new model develops an extra 20 horsepower – as in the petrol version – resulting in faster acceleration. The 150 hp León FR accelerated from 0 to 100 in 8.9 seconds whereas the new version requires just 8.2 seconds. In-gear acceleration from 80 - 120 km/h in sixth has been cut from 12.0 to 10.5 seconds.
Racing sound
One of the features that has received a lot of attention on the Leon FR, both the Diesel and petrol versions (but especially the latter) is the engine sound. In order to strengthen the sporty image of the FR, new SEAT SOUND exhaust systems have been developed. Their main characteristic is to enhance engine sound and the feeling of power at low revolutions without sounding too high-pitched, and can be felt both inside and outside the vehicle.
This sporty sound and the feeling of a gutsy engine has been enhanced in kerb-side acceleration, low-speed manoeuvres and full-load acceleration and deceleration at low revolutions.
