SEAT Leon

2000 – 2006 Spain

The SEAT Leon was in production from 2000 to 2006. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 68 to 180 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.1 L/100 km. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production2000 – 2006

Variants11

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power68 – 180 hp

0–100 km/h7.7 – 17.7 s

Top speed160 – 229 km/h

Fuel economy5.1 – 8.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (68 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	68 hp	17.7 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.6 s	171	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	12.7 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	100 hp	11.3 s	188	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	100 hp	12.1 s	188	5-Speed manual
1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.9 s	192	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	10.7 s	193	5-Speed manual
1.8L 20V 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	10.3 s	200	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	130 hp	9.8 s	204	6-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	150 hp	8.9 s	216	6-Speed manual
1.8L 20VT 6MT FWD (180 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	180 hp	7.7 s	229	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 50 KW @ 4200 RPM68 HP @ 4200 RPM67 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 98 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM133 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2581.6 lbs (1171 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3783.1 lbs (1716 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 138 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1391 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM127 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2504.5 lbs (1136 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3706 lbs (1681 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.2 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 161 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 3750 RPM90 HP @ 3750 RPM89 BHP @ 3750 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM210 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2740.3 lbs (1243 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3941.9 lbs (1788 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 135 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 5600 RPM100 HP @ 5600 RPM99 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM145 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 175/80R14

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2469.17 lbs (1120 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3725.81 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 4000 RPM100 HP @ 4000 RPM99 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM240 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2850.6 lbs (1293 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 138 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 5700 RPM105 HP @ 5700 RPM103 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM148 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 119 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2583.8 lbs (1172 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3785.3 lbs (1717 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 166 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2720.5 lbs (1234 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3922 lbs (1779 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 135 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 6000 RPM125 HP @ 6000 RPM123 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM169 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55R16

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2691.8 lbs (1221 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3893.4 lbs (1766 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 96 KW @ 4000 RPM130 HP @ 4000 RPM129 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM310 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55R16

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2795.5 lbs (1268 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3997 lbs (1813 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM320 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55WR16

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2813.1 lbs (1276 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3992.6 lbs (1811 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 143 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 132 KW @ 5500 RPM180 HP @ 5500 RPM177 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 RPM235 Nm @ 2000-4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45R17

Dimensions

Length: 164.7 in (4183 mm)
Width: 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.9 in (2512 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2786.6 lbs (1264 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3988.2 lbs (1809 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Length4,183 mm

Width1,742 mm

Height1,440 mm

Wheelbase2,512 mm

Curb weight1,120 – 1,293 kg

Torque127 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.