2019 Leon ST 300 Cupras now slower ?

[Slickric21]

Apologies if this question has an obvious answer I have tried searching around but can’t find anything.

It seems that the latest Seat Leon ST 300 Cupras (4Drive DSG) have a 0-62 time listed as 5.2secs vs 4.9secs for older ones.

Also the emissions are now rated at 161g/km vs 164g/km

Power figures appear the same at 300ps or 295.89bhp.
Torque interestingly is 295.04lbs/ft for the newer car and 280.29lbs/ft for the older faster one.

(Specs taken from autotrader but seem accurate to what is in the latest Seat brochure)

I wondered whether this was because of the fact they are now fitted with the 7speed DSG vs the 6speed version ??

Can anyone shed some wisdom on this ?

I did reach out to Seat the reply is below

“I have discussed your query with our Marketing Team and the reason the engines have changed is to do with WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure)
The testing methodology for NEDC is out of date and is arguably too general to give accurate fuel consumption or CO2 information. WLTP is being introduced to give customers greater transparency of CO2 and fuel consumption information. While WLTP is still a laboratory test, the method of testing is much improved and will be more accurate. This will ensure that test conditions better reflect real world driving.”

 

[zedlor]

The engines since September have been changed slightly because of WLTP. They're no longer direct injection although I have no idea if that has any effect on real world performance.

Also they have new GPF filters on the exhaust which will be making them more restrictive.

Still though the figures from Seat are always a bit off, they usually go a bit faster than they say.

 

[hallsy67]

The engines since September have been changed slightly because of WLTP. They're no longer direct injection although I have no idea if that has any effect on real world performance.

Also they have new GPF filters on the exhaust which will be making them more restrictive.

Still though the figures from Seat are always a bit off, they usually go a bit faster than they say.

I think they are still direct injection but have lost the multipoint fuel injection. Though im not sure if the ST models have kept it but the 5 doors have definitely lost it.
I had a 2014 280 sc and to be honest even though im taking it easy at the mo and short shifting my new 290 seems every bit as quick.

 

[Slickric21]

Thanks for the great info

 

[LouG]

There seems to be a terminology gap here. Direct and port injection are both mulitpoint, some vehicles have both.

 

[CupraGeezer]

There seems to be a terminology gap here. Direct and port injection are both mulitpoint, some vehicles have both.

Correct but I think the implication is that direct injection is obviously multi-point, unless the engine only has one cylinder