Hot hatch profile
Cupra Leon VZ (KL)
ESPetrolFWD
Power325 PS
0-62 mph5.4 sec
Top speed168 mph
Power-to-weight225.1 bhp/tonne
Specifications
Overview
| Country of origin | ES |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Production years | 2026 on |
| Chassis code | KL |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
Performance
| Power | 325 PS |
|---|---|
| Torque | 420 Nm |
| Kerb weight | 1426 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 225.1 bhp/tonne |
| 0-62 mph | 5.4 sec |
| Top speed | 168 mph |
Powertrain
| Engine | 2.0-litre inline-four |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Induction type | Turbocharged |
Running Costs
| Insurance group | 30 |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 33 mpg |
| CO2 | 184 g/km |
The Cupra Leon continues the hot hatch lineage after Seat spun Cupra into its own brand. It uses much of the VAG group’s best hardware, making it a serious contender against the likes of the Golf GTI Clubsport and Civic Type R.
Road Tests
| Road test | Source |
|---|---|
| EVO | evo.co.uk |