SEAT Leon

2009 – 2012 Spain

The SEAT Leon was in production from 2009 to 2012. Nine variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 86 to 160 hp. The most economical version uses just 4.5 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (2005 – 2009), peak power fell from 185 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went up by 25 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2009 – 2012

Variants9

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power86 – 160 hp

0–100 km/h7.8 – 13.7 s

Top speed172 – 212 km/h

Fuel economy4.5 – 7.2 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	86 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
1.9L TDI 6AT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	11.7 s	185	6-speed automatic (DSG)
1.9L TDI ECO 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	10.9 s	185	5-speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	9.8 s	196	6-speed manual
1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (160 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	7.9 s	212	6-speed manual
180 TSI 7AT FWD (180 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	7.8 s	212	7-speed automatic (DSG)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 63 KW @ 5000 RPM86 HP @ 5000 RPM84 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 97 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM132 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107 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: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 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: 2592 lbs (1176 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3849 lbs (1746 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 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: Turbocharged common rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108 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: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32
Turning circle: 35.1 ft (10.7 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4118 lbs (1868 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: Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

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: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 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 lbs (1205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3931 lbs (1783 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 169 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: Turbocharged common rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

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: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32
Turning circle: 35.1 ft (10.7 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4118 lbs (1868 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: 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: Turbocharged common rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.5 in (2578 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in (130 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12 cuFT (340 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32
Turning circle: 35.1 ft (10.7 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4166 lbs (1890 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 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: Turbocharged common rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115 mph (185 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: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/59.7 in (1,539/1,516 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: 2755 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 52.2 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 119 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 5000 RPM125 HP @ 5000 RPM123 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 147 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM199 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 122 mph (196 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: 205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 169.9 in (4315 mm)
Width: 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.5 in (1,534/1,511 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: 2753 lbs (1249 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4010 lbs (1819 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 148 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1798 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 118 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM160 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM158 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.9 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: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.5 in (1,534/1,511 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: 2822 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1798 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 118 KW @ 4500-6200 RPM160 HP @ 4500-6200 RPM158 BHP @ 4500-6200 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-4500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged direct injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic (DSG)

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: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.4/59.5 in (1,534/1,511 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: 2855 lbs (1295 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4111 lbs (1865 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 153 g/km

Length4,315 mm

Width1,768 mm

Height1,455 mm

Wheelbase2,578 mm

Curb weight1,176 – 1,320 kg

Torque132 – 249 Nm

Ranges across all 9 variants of this generation.