Seat Leon Cupra 300 ST 4Drive - Question for any owners
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Dr G said:
I can't comment on the specific model but from an S3 8V I get over 30MPG even with traffic and a smidgen of arsing around.
If I'm a good boy I get 37 (my drive to/from work is 11 miles 60/40 motorway/town).
Thanks Dr G, much appreciated - Despite the identical powertrain I'd imagine the Leon ST might be a little heavier though? They're pretty rare but hopefully somebody who has one will be along soon..... If I'm a good boy I get 37 (my drive to/from work is 11 miles 60/40 motorway/town).
Dr G said:
I can't comment on the specific model but from an S3 8V I get over 30MPG even with traffic and a smidgen of arsing around.
If I'm a good boy I get 37 (my drive to/from work is 11 miles 60/40 motorway/town).
Is your S3 7-speed S-Tronic? Wonder how much of a difference that seventh gear makes on the motorway...If I'm a good boy I get 37 (my drive to/from work is 11 miles 60/40 motorway/town).
I can't answer the OP's question...yet, but am picking up a Leon ST Cupra 300 Carbon edition (4Drive) next weekend 
It was an impulse purchase. Had been looking for a 'fast estate' and originally considering Audi S6 Avant - but the money I wanted to pay only gets you into something that's out of, or nearing end of warranty.
Golf R estate is the obvious 'affordable' choice, but just too dull and tuetonic. I've always had a soft spot for Seats and it just to happened that the limited edition was in stock at a local dealer (only 3 miles from home). Popped in for a look, test drove, had a deposit down about 2 hours later
It was an impulse purchase. Had been looking for a 'fast estate' and originally considering Audi S6 Avant - but the money I wanted to pay only gets you into something that's out of, or nearing end of warranty.
Golf R estate is the obvious 'affordable' choice, but just too dull and tuetonic. I've always had a soft spot for Seats and it just to happened that the limited edition was in stock at a local dealer (only 3 miles from home). Popped in for a look, test drove, had a deposit down about 2 hours later
Edited by Stig on Monday 28th January 17:03
Hi OP, I've had an ST300 Cupra since mid-November. Short runs/heavy traffic and the in-car counter reckons on 20-ish MPG. Motorway run at steady 80-ish and I got 34 reported back. Coming from a 320d BMW it's been a bit of a shock (that did mid 40s all day, and knocked on the door of 50 on long motorway runs).
That said the performance is hilariously good fun, and I'm more than happy to stick another few £s into the tank for the way it goes.
That said the performance is hilariously good fun, and I'm more than happy to stick another few £s into the tank for the way it goes.
As above, motorway runs I saw 32 - 35 at about 75mph.
Last summer I managed to touch 40mpg with the car fully-loaded with family and camping gear and a roofbox on between Leicester and Devon. That was with a DTUK box, cruise control on and doing about 65mph in light traffic. 90% motorway with a few 50mph stretches.
Very capable cars.
Last summer I managed to touch 40mpg with the car fully-loaded with family and camping gear and a roofbox on between Leicester and Devon. That was with a DTUK box, cruise control on and doing about 65mph in light traffic. 90% motorway with a few 50mph stretches.
Very capable cars.
The lux spec on a new one lists electric drivers seat, was that an option on these previously?
I saw the 290s while browsing a while ago - have been looking at Golf R estates, but the Autogefuhl review of these happened to come up on my YT, spent all week getting more and more taken with it but the Carbon ed. in that review doesn't have electric drivers. I can't see anything definite on what the previous spec levels were, no clear picture of the side of the seats on any of them currently on sale.
It's probably no issue living in Somerset and being the estate model, Golf R getting nicked might be in the back of my mind - these seem more understated, the Golf interior is better, but impressed how much kit the Seat has. I really need the electric adjustment as I raise it right up to get on my wheelchair more easily. Would like the pan-roof as well, but I've only seen it on German plated Cupras, or its hens teeth over here.
I saw the 290s while browsing a while ago - have been looking at Golf R estates, but the Autogefuhl review of these happened to come up on my YT, spent all week getting more and more taken with it but the Carbon ed. in that review doesn't have electric drivers. I can't see anything definite on what the previous spec levels were, no clear picture of the side of the seats on any of them currently on sale.
It's probably no issue living in Somerset and being the estate model, Golf R getting nicked might be in the back of my mind - these seem more understated, the Golf interior is better, but impressed how much kit the Seat has. I really need the electric adjustment as I raise it right up to get on my wheelchair more easily. Would like the pan-roof as well, but I've only seen it on German plated Cupras, or its hens teeth over here.
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