The eternal dilemma of gasoline or diesel comes with many more reasons when confronting these two powerful versions of the Seat Leon, as both offer a truly outstanding performance.

Gradually the Spanish brand is taking the position that the supreme head of the German consortium augured him not long ago: to position itself as the most sporty brand within the Volkswagen Group. And there is nothing more to take a look at two models today compared to verify that Seat already has sufficient grounds to hold that title. After the timid steps of launching special versions in Ibiza and Cordoba, under the name of Cupra is now the lion receiving a variant with this name, only this time have cast "all the wood on the grill"As the Leon Cupra 4 features a 2.8-liter V6 mechanics, 204 hp and all-wheel drive, an unprecedented combination so far in offering brand. So in regards to gasoline engines, because in terms of mechanical Diesel, on the same dates the other star of our comparison with seemingly inexhaustible engine 1.9 TDI, for this occasion, announce will be available immediately more and nothing less than 150 hp.

The approach and philosophy of both models are quite distant because, while the Cupra a gap between sports should be, the TDI’s mission is to position itself as a model with a more familiar approach to high performance and moderate consumption. The Cupra’s main ally softness and elasticity offered V6 engine with 2.8 liter and 204 horsepower. And it is noteworthy that after turning the ignition key to delight us with a really nice sound from the engine compartment. Without going to be too heavy aesthetically, the outline of the Cupra and leaves us quite clear that it is not a version either of the Lion, but is intended for those seeking a good performance with performance sports court and, above all, safe and effective on all types of roads. And the expectations that transmits its image are completely satisfied after a tour to your commands.

The V6 engine allows no problem relaxed driving in high gears and low speed and higher speed if needed, just step on the accelerator to see how the speedometer needle rises quickly. But where better the character of this engine is checked is when we leave the urban environment and we move on winding roads, it does not matter closed or wide turn because the lion is, as its name suggests, a whole cat and Total adapts perfectly to all types of terrain.
The gearbox six relations allows better staging marches, which jumps between them are minimized and the power to give its 204 hp is better utilized. The fact of having -Haldex- all-wheel drive and stability control as standard equipment makes -always not overcome the physical-driving laws is truly easy and safe, because, regardless of the state of the road surface or the type road, the car obeys faithfully to driver commands and features a truly outstanding precision layout. Will also contribute the presence of a direction perfectly informs the driver, and a tire profile 45, they get a better grip and tread. On roads with a firm perfect curves wide radius, the Lion allows a speed pass by very high curve, but in no time strange movements that make lower driver confidence, because even forcing the car are detected, the rear is It remains completely unchanged and faithfully follow the racing line marking the front wheels.

The TDI is not far behind in virtually any section because, although there are theoretically 54 hp less under the front hood, the fact is that this difference is only seen on occasion. For starters, driving sensations are totally different. While the V6 engine delivers remarkable smoothness of delivery, in the case of TDI engine it is power delivery is made more abruptly. The presence of variable geometry turbocharger allows only stop to notice that this element is integrated into the engine, as it pushes real strength from just over 1,250 rpm and comes up with incredible speed until after 4,500 rpm without fail. And is that what really matters of this engine are not the 167 hp offered to us on the dyno, but a rather quiet 2,400 rpm regime we have 37.2 mkg torque, and this results in an arrangement rather than dazzling to launch the car by little we step on the accelerator. Like his brother, the León TDI comes equipped with a gearbox 6 speed, with a final rather long relationship, enabling "put together" over the first five gears and better realize the full potential of the engine, which is no small feat.

The benefits are a clear reflection of how well they both engines. Acceleration is the Cupra which imposes its greater power when dealing with the stopwatch, but most abundant torque available to the TDI makes it virtually absolute winner when recoveries. In fact, except for the last march starting from 50 km / h, where is felt the weight of a sixth gear almost 53 km / h in final- development in the rest of the measurements is the TDI which is imposed in full clarity. In addition, consumption is always more favorable to the TDI engine to V6, and if we use all the power offered by this mechanical, since in this case the consumption of the V6 rises exponentially, while the TDI remains more restrained.

The biggest difference between the two models is in the price, as there are more than one million pesetas in favor of TDI. However, we must not forget that the Cupra offers equipment more nourished series, all-wheel drive and the plus of having a mechanical six-cylinder, whereby the difference in the end, is great, but not so bulky. Born to offer its owner a great deal of satisfaction, both Cupra TDI should be placed as soon as a clear benchmark in its segment, since no shortage of reasons to neither.

Gradually the Spanish brand is taking the position that the supreme head of the German consortium augured him not long ago: to position itself as the most sporty brand within the Volkswagen Group. And there is nothing more to take a look at two models today compared to verify that Seat already has sufficient grounds to hold that title. After the timid steps of launching special versions in Ibiza and Cordoba, under the name of Cupra is now the lion receiving a variant with this name, only this time have cast "all the wood on the grill"As the Leon Cupra 4 features a 2.8-liter V6 mechanics, 204 hp and all-wheel drive, an unprecedented combination so far in offering brand. So in regards to gasoline engines, because in terms of mechanical Diesel, on the same dates the other star of our comparison with seemingly inexhaustible engine 1.9 TDI, for this occasion, announce will be available immediately more and nothing less than 150 hp.

The approach and philosophy of both models are quite distant because, while the Cupra a gap between sports should be, the TDI’s mission is to position itself as a model with a more familiar approach to high performance and moderate consumption. The Cupra’s main ally softness and elasticity offered V6 engine with 2.8 liter and 204 horsepower. And it is noteworthy that after turning the ignition key to delight us with a really nice sound from the engine compartment. Without going to be too heavy aesthetically, the outline of the Cupra and leaves us quite clear that it is not a version either of the Lion, but is intended for those seeking a good performance with performance sports court and, above all, safe and effective on all types of roads. And the expectations that transmits its image are completely satisfied after a tour to your commands.

The V6 engine allows no problem relaxed driving in high gears and low speed and higher speed if needed, just step on the accelerator to see how the speedometer needle rises quickly. But where better the character of this engine is checked is when we leave the urban environment and we move on winding roads, it does not matter closed or wide turn because the lion is, as its name suggests, a whole cat and Total adapts perfectly to all types of terrain.
The gearbox six relations allows better staging marches, which jumps between them are minimized and the power to give its 204 hp is better utilized. The fact of having -Haldex- all-wheel drive and stability control as standard equipment makes -always not overcome the physical-driving laws is truly easy and safe, because, regardless of the state of the road surface or the type road, the car obeys faithfully to driver commands and features a truly outstanding precision layout. Will also contribute the presence of a direction perfectly informs the driver, and a tire profile 45, they get a better grip and tread. On roads with a firm perfect curves wide radius, the Lion allows a speed pass by very high curve, but in no time strange movements that make lower driver confidence, because even forcing the car are detected, the rear is It remains completely unchanged and faithfully follow the racing line marking the front wheels.

The TDI is not far behind in virtually any section because, although there are theoretically 54 hp less under the front hood, the fact is that this difference is only seen on occasion. For starters, driving sensations are totally different. While the V6 engine delivers remarkable smoothness of delivery, in the case of TDI engine it is power delivery is made more abruptly. The presence of variable geometry turbocharger allows only stop to notice that this element is integrated into the engine, as it pushes real strength from just over 1,250 rpm and comes up with incredible speed until after 4,500 rpm without fail. And is that what really matters of this engine are not the 167 hp offered to us on the dyno, but a rather quiet 2,400 rpm regime we have 37.2 mkg torque, and this results in an arrangement rather than dazzling to launch the car by little we step on the accelerator. Like his brother, the León TDI comes equipped with a gearbox 6 speed, with a final rather long relationship, enabling "put together" over the first five gears and better realize the full potential of the engine, which is no small feat.

The benefits are a clear reflection of how well they both engines. Acceleration is the Cupra which imposes its greater power when dealing with the stopwatch, but most abundant torque available to the TDI makes it virtually absolute winner when recoveries. In fact, except for the last march starting from 50 km / h, where is felt the weight of a sixth gear almost 53 km / h in final- development in the rest of the measurements is the TDI which is imposed in full clarity. In addition, consumption is always more favorable to the TDI engine to V6, and if we use all the power offered by this mechanical, since in this case the consumption of the V6 rises exponentially, while the TDI remains more restrained.

The biggest difference between the two models is in the price, as there are more than one million pesetas in favor of TDI. However, we must not forget that the Cupra offers equipment more nourished series, all-wheel drive and the plus of having a mechanical six-cylinder, whereby the difference in the end, is great, but not so bulky. Born to offer its owner a great deal of satisfaction, both Cupra TDI should be placed as soon as a clear benchmark in its segment, since no shortage of reasons to neither.