Hot hatch profile
Cupra Leon VZ e-Hybrid 245
ESPlug-in Petrol HybridFWD
Power245 PS
0-62 mph6.7 sec
Top speed140 mph
Power-to-weight144.8 bhp/tonne
Specifications
Overview
| Country of origin | ES |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Plug-in Petrol Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Production years | 2020 on |
| Chassis code | KL |
| Gearbox | 6-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Insurance group | 28 |
Performance
| Power | 245 PS |
|---|---|
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Kerb weight | 1671 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 144.8 bhp/tonne |
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec |
| Top speed | 140 mph |
Powertrain
| Engine | 1.4-litre turbocharged inline-four plus electric motor |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Induction type | Turbocharged |
Running Costs
| Combined MPG | 201 mpg |
|---|---|
| CO2 | 31 g/km |
Electric Details
| Battery capacity | 12.8 kWh |
|---|---|
| Electric range | 34 miles |
| Electric economy | 3.9 mi/kWh |
| Electric motor count | 1 |
| Peak DC charging | 3.6 kW |
| Electric architecture | 400 V |
The plug-in hybrid Cupra Leon VZ is not the purist choice, but it shows how hot hatch performance has begun to blend with electrification. Is it a compromise too far or the best of both worlds?