SEAT Leon III SC FR 2.0 TDI (184 hp) DSG start/stop

Diesel engine with 184 hp (135 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm), built 2013–2016, coupe body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful diesel version of the generation.

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Power184 hp (135 kW)
Torque280 lb-ft (380 Nm)
0–62 mph7.4 s
Top speed142 mph (228 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionFR 2.0 TDI (184 hp) DSG start/stop
Engine codeCUPA, CUNA
Displacement2.0 L (1,968 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Compression ratio15-8
Bore81 mm
Stroke95.5 mm
Engine oil capacity4.9 qt (4.6-4.7 l)
Engine systemsStart-stop system, particulate filter

Performance

Power184 hp (135 kW) @ 3500-4000 rpm
Torque280 lb-ft (380 Nm) @ 1750-3000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)7.4 s
Top speed142 mph (228 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City43 mpg (5.5 l/100 km)
Highway52 mpg (4.5 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions192 g/mi (119 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 6
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleCoupe
Doors5
Length166.8 in (4,236 mm)
Width71.3 in (1,810 mm)
Height56.3 in (1,431 mm)
Curb weight3,020 lb (1,370 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,101 lb (1,860 kg)
Cargo volume13.4 cu ft (380 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a SEAT Leon with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • 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 engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.2 TSI (110 hp) start/stopGasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.2 TSI (110 hp) start/stop DSGGasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.2 TSI (86 hp)Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.4 TGI (110 hp) start/stopGasoline/CNG110 hp (81 kW)
1.4 TSI (125 hp) start/stopGasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT start/stop DSGGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) DSG start/stopDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) start/stopDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (110 hp) ECOMOTIVEDiesel110 hp (81 kW)
1.6 TDI (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
FR 1.4 TSI (125 hp) start/stopGasoline125 hp (92 kW)
FR 1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT start/stopGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
FR 1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT start/stop DSGGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
FR 1.8 TSI (180 hp) DSG start/stopGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
FR 1.8 TSI (180 hp) start/stopGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (184 hp) start/stopDiesel184 hp (135 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (265 hp) DSG start/stopGasoline265 hp (195 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (265 hp) start/stopGasoline265 hp (195 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (280 hp) DSG start/stopGasoline280 hp (206 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (280 hp) start/stopGasoline280 hp (206 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT start/stopGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (290 hp)Gasoline290 hp (213 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (290 hp) DSGGasoline290 hp (213 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp) DSG start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
FR 2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)

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