SEAT Leon

From 27.180 euros
  • Bodywork compact
  • Doors 5
  • Plazas 5
  • Power 116 - 204 hp
  • Consumption 0,4 - 5,8l/100km
  • Trunk 380 - 620 liters
  • Assessment 4,6

In 1999, SEAT decided to launch itself into the competitive European C segment, at the time the most important of all. Today, SUVs have colonized most of the market, but the compact niche continues to have a very specific weight in sales. So much so that there are now four generations that we have seen of the SEAT LeonThe last one was presented in 2020, later updated in 2024.

As we already know, SEAT is included within the powerful Volkswagen Group. Thanks to that The Spanish brand has access to an impressive amount of technology and developments that she can apply to herself. Although it is also true that under no circumstances does its parent brand, Volkswagen, will allow the León to be better than its flagship product, the Volkswagen Golf.

Looking ahead to this fourth generation the SEAT León launches a design philosophy that we had already seen in other models of the house such as the SEAT Tarraco. This new aesthetic DNA has clear influences from prototypes and concepts that we could see in the past, the clearest being the Cupra-Formentor. An exclusive model applied to the new sports sub-brand CUPRA.

SEAT León technical characteristics

Prices Seat Leon 2022

Although we are talking about a new generation of the SEAT León, there are some things that do not change. One of them is the platform on which it rests. Once again resorts to the MQB architecture, the same one used by other models of the group such as the Golf, the Skoda Octavia or Audi A3. And it is not only the platform that they share as we will now see.

SEAT has announced at the same time the two bodies that it is going to put on sale. On the one hand there is the compact five-door and on the other the family car, which is called the SEAT León Sportstourer. Unfortunately in this fourth generation It's time to say goodbye to the three-door body, the SC, and the SUV-like family car, the León Xperience. The market no longer demands these types of vehicles and therefore the brands no longer even manufacture them.

If we talk about dimensions, the new SEAT León grows compared to its predecessor. Now reaches 4,38 meters long, 1,8 meters wide, 1,45 meters high and a wheelbase of 2,68 meters. Despite this, the trunk does not change its size, which continues to show a minimum of 380 liters. For its part, the Sportstourer body It reaches up to 4,64 meters in length to have a larger trunk volume, with a minimum of 620 liters.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the SEAT León

Video test Seat León FR gasoline TSI 130

Mechanical diversity arrives at the SEAT León. Taking advantage of the launch of the fourth generation, the Spanish brand launches important mechanical innovations on the market. The offer is made up of gasoline, diesel, Mild-Hybrid and plug-in hybrid units.. A display of efficiency and versatility to satisfy markets that are increasingly squeezed by European emissions and pollution regulations. All engines are available in all body styles.

After the disappearance of the 1.0 TSI, the range starts with the 1.5 eTSI with C label. 130 horsepower that is capable of offering two performance levels: 116 and 150 hp. Some versions can be equipped with a micro-hybrid system (MHEV) that maintains the power ratio, but benefits from the DGT ECO label. The diesel branch has the engine 2.0 TDI that offers 116 and 150 horses of power with manual or seven-speed automatic transmission versions. In this case, the ECO label is never offered.

More advanced and efficient models are those that have a plug-in hybrid structure. The offer revolves around the version 1.5 eHybridIt uses a gasoline block accompanied by an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery with a net capacity of 19,7 kWh. The maximum power of the set is 204 horses. Its approved electric autonomy reaches 133 kilometers in the WLTP cycle.. All management is derived to a six-speed automatic transmission that sends all power to the front axle.

SEAT León equipment

The new features of the SEAT León 2020 do not focus solely on design and mechanics. For this fourth generation, the brand has prepared a display of systems and technology that will make the compact the best and most equipped car in the SEAT fleet. Dispose of several trim lines: Style, FR and the special 25th anniversary version, in addition to several intermediate levels within those categories. With each step we take we will expand equipment while also restricting mechanical range.

In the access variant, the León brings with it elements such as keyless access, EcoLED headlights, wireless charger, front and rear USB sockets, infotainment system with 8,25-inch touch panel and SEAT Connect technology. With her Users can remotely access various car functionalities, in addition to knowing its position and configuring various alerts.

If we start adding elements and details, mainly in the FR finish, The SEAT León gives us cutting-edge technology such as: three-zone climate control, digital instrument panel with 10,25-inch screen, LED matrix headlights, navigator, induction charger, connectivity for mobile devices, voice and gesture control, and a multimedia system with a 12,9-inch touch panel.

Test of the SEAT León in video

The SEAT León according to Euro NCAP

In 2020, with the launch of the new generation, the safety of the Spanish compact was tested. After Euro NCAP tests, it was classified as a five-star model, being one of the safest in its category.The results by section are: 92 out of 100 for adult passenger protection, 88 out of 100 for child passenger protection, 71 out of 100 for pedestrian vulnerability and 80 out of 100 for driving assistants. These ratings remain valid after the 2024 renewal.

SEAT León second hand and Km 0

To talk about the León is to talk about one of the best-selling models in Spain and Europe. A reference compact that through its generations has accumulated millions of units sold. Its good reputation for performance, durability and quality allows it to offer a depreciation value among the best in its category, around 29%. The offers available in secondary sales channels are very extensive and interesting.

The price range in which it moves The Km 0 and semi-new SEAT Leon starts at 11.500 euros and goes up to 35.000 euros of the most performance version. If we are interested in purchasing this model second-hand or with more kilometers, we can find good prices. Depending on the generation, costs can vary greatly, as well as the condition of the vehicle.

Rivals of the SEAT León

The C segment, the compact one, is one of the best sellers and, logically, the vast majority of brands offer some product for this category. The SEAT León is among the generalist compacts, so its most direct rivals are the Renault Mégane, Peugeot 308, Opel Astra, Hyundai i30, Kia Ceed and Volkswagen Golf. All these aforementioned rivals also have family versions, which are also direct rivals to the Seat León ST.

Highlight

  • Improved layout
  • Wide mechanical offer
  • Improved Equipment

To improve

  • Size increase
  • Little access equipment
  • No 100% electric versions

SEAT León prices

Throughout its life, the León has been classified as one of the most recommended purchases in the compact segment. The starting price of the SEAT León is 27.180 euros, without offers or promotions. This value is associated with a unit with Style XS finish and 1.5 TSI mechanics of 116 horses with manual transmission. The most expensive models are associated with the plug-in hybrid mechanics of ZERO label and great electric autonomy. In this case, prices start from 36.450 euros for the saloon and from 38.120 euros for the Sportstourer bodywork.

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