SEAT Leon

2005 – 2009 Spain

SEAT built the Leon from 2005 to 2009. Eight variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 85 to 185 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.0 L/100 km. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (2000 – 2006), peak power rose from 180 to 185 hp, and minimum weight went up by 31 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2005 – 2009

Variants8

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power85 – 185 hp

0–100 km/h7.8 – 13.7 s

Top speed172 – 220 km/h

Fuel economy5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (85 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	85 hp	13.7 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.3 s	174	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	11.7 s	183	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	11.3 s	185	5-Speed manual
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.3 s	204	6-Speed manual
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (120 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.8 s	209	6-Speed manual
1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	8.0 s	213	6-Speed manual
2.0L TFSI 6MT FWD (185 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	185 hp	7.8 s	220	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 63 KW @ 5000 RPM85 HP @ 5000 RPM84 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM130 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 106.8 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2537.5 lbs (1151 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3849.3 lbs (1746 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 170 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM210 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 108.1 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2843.9 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 135 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5600 RPM102 HP @ 5600 RPM101 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2656.6 lbs (1205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3913.2 lbs (1775 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.6 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM249 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 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: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2843.9 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4100.6 lbs (1860 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 141 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2899 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4156 lbs (1885 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM201 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1800 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 116 KW @ 5000 RPM160 HP @ 5000 RPM156 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM250 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 132.3 mph (213 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45R17

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2910.1 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 136 KW @ 6000 RPM185 HP @ 6000 RPM182 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 1800 - 5000 RPM270 Nm @ 1800 - 5000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.7 in (1,534/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2941 lbs (1334 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4197.6 lbs (1904 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 194 g/km

Length4,315 mm

Width1,768 mm

Height1,458 mm

Wheelbase2,578 mm

Curb weight1,151 – 1,334 kg

Torque130 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.