SEAT Leon III ST Cupra 2.0 TSI (290 hp) DSG start/stop

Gasoline engine with 290 hp (213 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), built 2015–2016, station wagon body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power290 hp (213 kW)
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
0–62 mph5.9 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionCupra 2.0 TSI (290 hp) DSG start/stop
Engine codeCJXH
Displacement2.0 L (1,984 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio9-3
Bore82.5 mm
Stroke92.8 mm
Engine oil capacity6.0 qt (5.7 l)
Engine systemsStart-stop system

Performance

Power290 hp (213 kW) @ 5900-6400 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm) @ 1700-6400 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)5.9 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Highway36 mpg (6.6 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions248 g/mi (154 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 6
Fuel tank13.2 gal (50 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length178.9 in (4,543 mm)
Width71.5 in (1,816 mm)
Height56.3 in (1,431 mm)
Curb weight3,067 lb (1,391 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,409 lb (2,000 kg)
Cargo volume20.7 cu ft (587 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Tires225/40 R18 92Y; 235/35 R19 91Y
WheelsR18; 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 ST engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT start/stop DSDGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.8 TSI (180 hp) start/stopGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
1.8 TSI (180 hp) start/stop DSGGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
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 TSI (125 hp) start/stopGasoline125 hp (92 kW)
1.4 TSI (150 hp) ACT start/stopGasoline150 hp (110 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) start/stopDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) start/stop 4DriveDiesel105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 TDI (105 hp) start/stop DSGDiesel105 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) start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stop 4DriveDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stop DSGDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (184 hp) start/stopDiesel184 hp (135 kW)
2.0 TDI (184 hp) start/stop DSGDiesel184 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)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stopDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stop 4DriveDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 TDI (150 hp) start/stop DSGDiesel150 hp (110 kW)
Cupra 2.0 TSI (290 hp) start/stopGasoline290 hp (213 kW)

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