Since its launch in 1999, the SEAT Leon has been one of SEAT’s key pillars and has introduced new technologies to an incredibly competitive segment.
The all-new SEAT Leon is the first SEAT model to offer five different technologies that adapt to almost all drivers. A suite of new powertrain technologies; petrol (TSI), diesel (TDI), mild-hybrid (eTSI), plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) and compressed natural gas (TGI), mean consumers can choose the vehicle that most closely matches their lifestyle and needs, while at the same time providing the efficiency and performance demanded by the market.
In total, there are eleven different mechanical variants, with power outputs ranging from 90 PS with the 1.0 TSI to 204 PS with the SEAT Leon eHybrid. All of them stand out for their efficient consumption, performance and low emissions, and allow consumers to choose the vehicle that best adapts to their needs. The all-new SEAT Leon offers different predefined drive mode – Eco, Normal, Comfort and Sport – to the driver. With the individual drive mode, the driver is able to adapt the car to the personal needs, thanks to the new DCC slider.
TSI engines
The fourth generation Leon increases its efficiency with a range of advanced combustion engines. All petrol engines offered by the new Leon are direct injection and turbocharged units, with power outputs between 90 and 190 PS.
The two entry engines which produce 66kW/90PS and 81kW/110PS of power are 1.0 litre TSI three-cylinder units. The entry unit produces 90 PS of power at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 175 Nm between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. The most powerful version of the 1.0 TSI unit provides 110 PS of power at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 200 Nm between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm.
The two 1.0 TSI and also the 1.5 TSI 96kW/130PS engines with manual gearboxes use a Miller-cycle combustion process and variable geometry turbocharger to take efficiency to the next level in this displacement size engine.
The Miller-cycle optimises valvetrain control with early closure of the inlets combined with a higher compression rate and turbocharging to better control the air-fuel mixture, to improve efficiency by up to 10%.
Available with power outputs 96kW/130PS and 110kW/150PS, the larger 1.5 litre petrol engines offer a level of performance that will bring a smile to the face of the driver but with the reassurance of optimised efficiency. This version, linked to six-speed manual gearbox, integrates Active Cylinder Management which, in some driving conditions, the engine works with only two cylinders to reduce the fuel consumption and maximise efficiency.
The 1.5 TSI 130 PS powertrain has a consumption between 5.4 and 6.1 l/100km in WLTP, with CO2 emissions among 122 and 137 g/km In the case of the 1.5 TSI 150 PS version, the consumption scales up to 5.5 and 6.3 l/100km in (5,6 and 6,4 l/100km for the Sportstourer), with CO2 emissions between 125 and 143 g/km (127 and 145 g/km in the case of the Sportstourer version); all values always in WLTP.
At the top of the tree is the 140kW/190PS 2.0 litre TSI unit always linked to the seven-speeed dual-clutch transmission.
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SOURCE: SEAT
