The attractive SEAT León range has been extended with the arrival of the highly exclusive Línea R version. With its powerful, seductive image, this new trim level boosts the León's sporty looks and the result is a unique, spectacular car whose appeal stems from its imposing design, specific detailing and efficient engine range.
There are two petrol and one diesel engine versions responsible for powering the new León version. The first is the efficient 170 hp 2.0 TDI diesel which, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, delivers exceptional performance and provides reduced fuel consumption figures, making it an extremely interesting choice.
The SEAT León Línea R petrol engine range includes none other than the 160 hp 1.8 TSI and the 200 hp 2.0 TSI units, the latter with either a manual or DSG twin clutch automatic gearbox for outstanding safety and driving comfort.
The SEAT León Línea R adds an extensive list of standard equipment to its spectacular design and appealing engine range, including ABS and TCS, ESP, low tyre pressure warning, double front airbag, side front airbags and headbags, foglights, dual zone climate control, cruise control, CD MP3 radio and aux-in, and 8 speakers, among others.

Imposing, seductive design

The exterior looks of the Línea R are immediately visible, including the spectacular new bumpers, the oversized honeycomb design air intake and stylised side vents, which contribute to enhancing the car's sportiness.
Still at the front, the exclusive central grille features a honeycomb arrangement and chrome surround.
The side view reveals exclusive, five double-spoke 18 inch "Supercopa" wheels with their visible enormous disc brakes. The large discs and four-pot callipers provide immediate response to match the most demanding sports driving habits, while the special metal brake lines guarantee a faster, safer response to the system. The wheels are shod with 225 /40 R18 tyres.
The side view would not be complete without the chrome encased door mirrors, which personalise and identify the car from a distance, as well as the door sills and the "Línea R" logo on the B pillars.
Finally, the rear end also distinctly sets the SEAT León Línea R apart. An innovative spoiler at the top of the rear hatch strengthens its sporty looks and at the same time enhances its already excellent dynamical performance.
The rear bumper plays an important part by increasing the car's beefy looks. It is wider than on the rest of the versions thanks to the addition of distinct side ventilation slats and a twin tailpipe at either end which has been personalised by SEAT Sport. The polished steel twin tailpipe not only provides a whole new look to the car, but it produces an unmistakeable sound that will send chills down the driver's spine as if he were competing at the World Touring Car Championship.
Every detail on the inside has been carefully chosen to reflect the car's sporty identity, featuring a new leather steering wheel, a round leather gearknob embossed with the "SEAT Sport" logo, a chrome surround joining it to the console and a cross-stitched gaiter in SEAT red.
No car such as the León Línea R could lack sporty pedals and footrest. Made of aluminium, they adapt comfortably to the driver's feet, as on competition cars. Driving is also made more comfortable by the snug front seats that provide firm support.
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Powerful, efficient engine range

The León Línea R version is available with three engine variations – the 160 hp 1.8 TSI Sport-up and the spectacular manual or DSG 200 hp 2.0 TSI and 170 hp 2.0 TDI FR versions.
The 160 hp (118 kW) 1.8 TSI engine is mainly characterised for its elasticity and economy. Featuring direct injection technology, this engine delivers 250 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 4,200 rpm, resulting in excellent in-gear acceleration – from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear in 9.3 seconds and 11.8 seconds in sixth.
Top speed is clocked at 213 km/h, with 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 8 seconds and 0 to 1000 metre acceleration in 29.1 seconds; while the combined fuel consumption figure is 7.4 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions are registered at 176 g/km.
The new SEAT León Línea R is also available with the 200 hp 2.0 TSI, mated to either a six-speed manual or DSG automatic gearbox, which is one of the most effective on the market, featuring steering wheel shift paddles for greater shifting ease.
Mated to the DSG gearbox, the León delivers performance levels worthy of a competition vehicle. It reaches a top speed of 229 km/h, accelerates from 0 to 100 in only 7.2 seconds, and covers a standing kilometre in only 27.5 seconds, (both figures a tenth of a second faster than the manual). The León delivers in-gear acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear in 7.8 seconds and 9.7 seconds in sixth, with a moderate fuel consumption rate for such sporty performance – an average of only 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres.
The 170 hp 2.0 TDI diesel engine is equipped with the DPF particulate filter and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox that develops 125 kW (170 hp) at 4,200 rm. Engine torque stands at 350 Nm from 1,800 to 2,500 rpm.
With this engine, the SEAT León reaches a top speed of 214 km/h, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 8.2 seconds, from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear in 8.2 seconds and 10.5 seconds in sixth gear. The combined fuel consumption figure is only 6 litres for every 100 km of driving, and at 159 g/km, this engine complies with the strict Euro IV emissions norms.
Effective, agile chassis

The SEAT León Línea R chassis is no different on all trim levels, with the same independent suspension arrangement - MacPherson with lower wishbone on the front shaft and multilink at the rear. The front stabiliser bar measures 23.6 mm and the rear bar 21.7 mm.
The 160 hp 1.8 TSI engine version comes with 288 mm front ventilated brake discs and 255 mm solid rear discs; 312 mm and 255 mm discs on the 170 hp 2.0 TDI version and 312 mm and 286 mm discs on the 200 hp 2.0 TSI version.
The brake system on the León Línea R is equipped with ABS and electronic braking distribution, as well as ESP electronic stability, which can be disconnected, and TCS traction control.
Complete equipment

The outstanding equipment level on the new SEAT León Línea R is built on essential aspects such as safety and passenger compartment comfort.
Passengers receive protection from up to eight airbags – two in the front, two at the side in the front and a front and rear headbag, all standard, while two further side rear airbags are optionally available. The rear window seats are also equipped with the Isofix anchoring points for child seats.
Other active safety features include ABS, TCS and ESP while anti-theft protection is provided by a movement sensing volumetric alarm. Besides, the León Línea R is also equipped with further electronic devices such as cruise control and a driver-defined excess speed warning.
This car can also be equipped with AFS sweeping bixenon headlights, which resort to several turning and speed sensors located on the vehicle to adapt the headlight beam direction for the best visibility at the front of the car. These headlights also modify their beam height automatically depending on the car's load weight, which is more convenient and more precise than adjusting it manually.
The León Línea R offers several on-board plug and play solutions, such as an iPodâ connection or a specific slot for other USB type memory devices and MP3 music players. These connections can be found on the León range beneath the passenger seat.
Furthermore, the sophisticated SEAT Mediasystem navigator can also be installed, which features a VGA resolution (800x400) 6.5 inch colour touch screen, as well as a 30 Gb hard disc that enhances route calculation speed.
The standard equipment on the new SEAT León Línea R is the following for the Spanish market: ABS and TCS, ESP with EBA emergency braking, low tyre pressure warning, double front airbag, front side airbags and head airbag, Isofix anchoring points, front power one-touch anti-trap windows, front floor mat fasteners, CD radio with MP3 and aux-in, 8 speakers, volumetric alarm, foglights, two zone climate control, rear power windows + heated parking position door mirrors, cruise control, trip computer, coming and leaving home function, and sporty suspension and seats, among others.
Available options
SPORT-UP
FR
Passenger airbag disconnection
O
O
Rear side thorax airbags
O
O
Dark glass
O
O
Leather upholstery
O
–
6.5" colour touch screen navigation system, DVD player and 30 Gb hard disc, Bluetooth connection and steering wheel controls (includes DVD mapbase)
O
O
Rain sensing wipers with automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror
O
O
Electric glass anti-trap sunroof
O
O
Heated headlight cleaner nozzles + headlight wipers + heated front seats
O
O
Bixenon headlights + AFS
O
O
Bluetooth phone installation + anti-theft aerial (8 speakers). Includes steering wheel mounted controls
O
O
USB connection beneath passenger seat (replaces AUX-in connection)
O
O
iPodâ connection beneath passenger seat (replaces AUX-in connection)
O
O
Metallic paint
O
O
Emoción red paint
O
O
Custom Color paint
O
O

Technical data

1.8 TSI 160 hp (118 kW) 2.0 TSI 200 hp (147 kW) FR 2.0 TSI 200 hp (147 kW) DSG FR
ENGINE
Type 4 cylinders - 16v
Effective displacement (cc) 1798 1984
Bore x stroke (mm) 82.5 x 84.2 82.5 x 92.8
Compression ratio 9.6 10.3
Power output (hp/kW/rpm) 160 /118/5000-6200 200 /147/5100-6000
Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 250/1500-4200 280/1800-5000
Fuel supply system Direct injection, turbocharger and intercooler
Ignition system Electronically mapped
Fuel type Unleaded petrol
Emission control system Pre-catalytic conv. + catalytic conv. with 2 Lambda probes
Alternator (A) 140 110/140
Battery capacity (Ah) 44/60/70 60/70
PERFORMANCE
Top speed (km/h) 213 229 229
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 8,0 7.3 7.2
In-gear acceleration 80-120 km/h (V) (s) 9.3 7,0 7.8
In-gear acceleration 80-120 km/h (VI) (s) 11.8 8.9 9.7
Acceleration 1000 m (s) 29.1 27.6 27.5
CONSUMPTION *
Urban cycle (l/100 km) 10.1 11,0 10.9
Extra urban cycle (l/100 km) 5.9 6.2 6.3
Combined (l/100 km) 7.4 7.9 7.9
CO2 Emissions Combined (g/km) 176 190 190
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox Manual 6 speed Automatic 6 speed, shift paddles on the steering wheel
I 3.778 3.357 3.462
II 2.062 2.087 2.15
III 1.455 1.469 1.464
IV 1.107 1.15 1.079
V 0.875 1.194 1.094
VI 0.725 0.975 0.921
R 3.6 3.99 3.99
Final drive ratio 3.647 3.944/3.087 4.058/3.136
Speed 1000 rpm in V/VI (km/h) 36.3/43.8 31.4/38.5 33.8/40.1
CHASSIS
Front suspension Independent McPherson struts, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Multi-link axle with coil springs
Steering system Electromechanical power steering
Turning circle (m) 10.7
Braking system Diagonal split, twin hydraulic circuit, servo
Front/rear brakes (mm) Ventilated Discs 288 x 25 /Discs 255 x 12 Ventilated Discs 312 x 25 /Discs 286 x 12
Wheels 18"
Tyres 225/40 R18
DIMENSIONS
Type 5 doors
Length/width/heigth (mm) 4315/1768/1458 4323/1768/1458
Wheelbase (mm) 2578
Track front/rear (mm) 1527/1503 1527/1509
Boot capacity (l) 341
Fuel tank (l) 55
WEIGHTS
Kerb weight (kg) 1320 1334 1369
Gross weight (kg) 1890 1904 1939
Max. Towing load w. brake (kg) 1400

* Official minimum consumption

2.0 TDI 170 hp (125 kW) FR + DPF
ENGINE
Type 4 cylinders - 16v
Effective displacement (cc) 1968
Bore x stroke (mm) 81 x 95.5
Compression ratio 18.5
Power output (hp/kW/rpm) 170/125/4200
Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) 350/1800-2500
Fuel supply system Direct injection with injection pump, turbocharger and intercooler
Ignition system Preheated spark plugs
Fuel type Diesel
Emission control system Catalytic converter + exhaust gases recirculation +Diesel Particle Filter DPF
Alternator (A) 110/140
Battery capacity (Ah/A) 61/70/72
PERFORMANCE
Top speed (km/h) 214
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 8.2
In-gear acceleration 80-120 km/h (V) (s) 8.2
In-gear acceleration 80-120 km/h (VI) (s) 10.5
Acceleration 1000 m (s) 29.3
CONSUMPTION *
Urban cycle (l/100 km) 7.8
Extra urban cycle (l/100 km) 5,0
Combined (l/100 km) 6,0
CO2 Emissions Combined (g/km) 159
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox Manual 6 speed
I 3.769
II 2.087
III 1.324
IV 0.919
V 0.902
VI 0.757
R 4.549
Final drive ratio 3.684/2.917
Speed 1000 rpm in V/VI (km/h) 44.0/52.4
CHASSIS
Front suspension Independent McPherson struts, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Multi-link axle with coil springs
Steering system Electromechanical power steering
Turning circle (m) 10.7
Braking system Diagonal split, twin hydraulic circuit, servo
Front/rear brakes (mm) Ventilated Discs 312 x 25 /Discs 255 x 10
Wheels 18"
Tyres 225/40 R18
DIMENSIONS
Type 5 doors
Length/width/heigth (mm) 4323/1768/1458
Wheelbase (mm) 2578
Track front/rear (mm) 1527/1509
Boot capacity (l) 341
Fuel tank (l) 55
WEIGHTS
Kerb weight (kg) 1331
Gross weight (kg) 1901
Max. Towing load w. brake (kg) 1400

* Official minimum consumption