SEAT Leon III SC (facelift 2016) FR 1.8 TSI (180 hp)

Gasoline engine with 180 hp (132 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), built 2016–2018, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The SEAT Leon III SC (facelift 2016) has 2 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power180 hp (132 kW)
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm)
0–62 mph7.4 s
Top speed140 mph (226 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionFR 1.8 TSI (180 hp)
Engine codeCJSA
Displacement1.8 L (1,798 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio9-6
Bore82.5 mm
Stroke84.2 mm
Engine oil capacity5.5 qt (5.2 l)

Performance

Power180 hp (132 kW) @ 5100-6200 rpm
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm) @ 1250-5000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)7.4 s
Top speed140 mph (226 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Highway39 mpg (6 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions222 g/mi (138 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 6
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length167.2 in (4,246 mm)
Width71.3 in (1,810 mm)
Height56.3 in (1,431 mm)
Curb weight2,679 lb (1,215 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,034 lb (1,830 kg)
Cargo volume13.4 cu ft (380 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring
Tires225/45 R17; 225/40 R18; 225/35 R19
WheelsR17; R18; R19
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a SEAT Leon with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other SEAT Leon III SC (facelift 2016) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.0 TSI (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.0 TSI (115 hp) DSGGasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.2 TSI (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.2 TSI (86 hp)Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.6 TDI (115 hp)Diesel115 hp (85 kW)
1.6 TDI (115 hp) DSGDiesel115 hp (85 kW)
1.6 TDI (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
FR 1.4 TSI (125 hp)Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)
FR 1.4 TSI (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
FR 1.4 TSI (150 hp) DSGGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
FR 1.8 TSI (180 hp) DSGGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp)Diesel150 hp (110 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSGDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (184 hp)Diesel184 hp (135 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (184 hp) DSGDiesel184 hp (135 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (300 hp) DSG Start-StopGasoline300 hp (221 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (300 hp) Start-StopGasoline300 hp (221 kW)

← All SEAT Leon III SC (facelift 2016) engines

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