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SEAT Leon Cupra Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1998–2005) — First Generation

The first-generation SEAT Leon Cupra turned a practical five-door hatchback into a genuinely quick everyday car, keeping usable rear doors and luggage space while adding sharper responses and stronger performance hardware underneath.

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SEAT Leon Cupra Engines and Transmissions

Each SEAT Leon Cupra engine here runs on gasoline and pairs with a manual gearbox, so you choose gears yourself and keep the revs where the power lives. Examples include the larger 2.8 MT and the turbocharged 1.8 MT, both driving all four wheels for surer traction on wet or loose surfaces.

Hatchback 5-door — SEAT Leon Cupra Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door SEAT Leon Cupra Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.8 MTGasoline2792 cm³204 hp150 kW270 N⋅mManualAWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³210 hp154 kW270 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³225 hp165 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³180 hp132 kW235 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³180 hp132 kW235 N⋅mManualAWD

SEAT Leon Cupra Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door — SEAT Leon Cupra Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door SEAT Leon Cupra Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.8 MT4185 mm1742 mm1460 mm2513 mm1485 kg2010 kg120 mm
1.8 MT4185 mm1742 mm1460 mm2513 mm1250 kg1750 kg120 mm
1.8 MT4185 mm1742 mm1460 mm2513 mm1250 kg1750 kg120 mm
1.8 MT4185 mm1742 mm1460 mm2513 mm1245 kg1775 kg120 mm
1.8 MT4185 mm1742 mm1460 mm2513 mm1464 kg1912 kg165 mm

SEAT Leon Cupra Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door — SEAT Leon Cupra Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door SEAT Leon Cupra Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.8 MT340 l655 l
1.8 MT340 l655 l
1.8 MT340 l655 l
1.8 MT340 l655 l
1.8 MT340 l655 l

SEAT Leon Cupra Trims and Equipment

SEAT Leon Cupra Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
1.8 MTHatchback 5-doorTop Sport