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SEAT Leon

2012 – 2020 Spain

The SEAT Leon was in production from 2012 to 2020. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 90 to 184 hp. The most economical version uses just 3.3 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (2009 – 2012), peak power rose from 160 to 184 hp, and minimum weight went up by 37 kg.

SEAT Leon
Body styleNot specified
Production2012 – 2020
Variants14
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power90 – 184 hp
0–100 km/h7.2 – 12.6 s
Top speed179 – 229 km/h
Fuel economy3.3 – 5.9 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 90 hp 12.6 s 179 5-speed manual
1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 105 hp 10.7 s 192 5-speed manual
1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (105 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 105 hp 10.7 s 192 7-speed automatic (DSG)
1.2L TSI 6MT FWD (110 HP)
1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 110 hp 9.9 s 195 6-speed manual
1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (110 HP)
1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 110 hp 9.9 s 195 7-speed automatic (DSG)
1.6L TDI 6MT FWD (110 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 110 hp 10.5 s 200 6-speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 125 hp 9.8 s 203 6-speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (150 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 7.5 s 225 6-speed manual
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 150 hp 8.4 s 216 6-speed manual
2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 150 hp 8.4 s 211 7-speed automatic (DSG)
1.8L TSI 6MT FWD (180 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 181 hp 7.5 s 225 6-speed manual
1.8L TSI 7AT FWD (180 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 181 hp 7.2 s 224 7-speed automatic (DSG)
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (184 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 184 hp 7.5 s 229 6-speed manual
2.0L TDI 7AT FWD (184 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 184 hp 7.5 s 225 7-speed automatic (DSG)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 2750-4800 RPM90 HP @ 2750-4800 RPM89 BHP @ 2750-4800 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 1400-2750 RPM230 Nm @ 1400-2750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
111 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.8/60.8 in (1,544/1,544 mm)
Wheelbase
99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2824 lbs (1281 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Highway
67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km)
Combined
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 3000-4000 RPM105 HP @ 3000-4000 RPM103 BHP @ 3000-4000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM249 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
119 mph (192 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
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2835 lbs (1286 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Highway
71.3 mpg US (3.3 L/100Km)
Combined
61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 3000-4000 RPM105 HP @ 3000-4000 RPM103 BHP @ 3000-4000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM249 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2879 lbs (1306 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Highway
69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km)
Combined
60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1197 cm3 (73 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 4600-5600 RPM110 HP @ 4600-5600 RPM109 BHP @ 4600-5600 RPM
Torque
129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2674 lbs (1213 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3836 lbs (1740 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Highway
56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1197 cm3 (73 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 4600-5600 RPM110 HP @ 4600-5600 RPM109 BHP @ 4600-5600 RPM
Torque
129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2736 lbs (1241 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3880 lbs (1760 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Highway
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined
49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 3200-4000 RPM110 HP @ 3200-4000 RPM109 BHP @ 3200-4000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.8/60.8 in (1,544/1,544 mm)
Wheelbase
99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2778 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3902 lbs (1770 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Highway
75.9 mpg US (3.1 L/100Km)
Combined
71.3 mpg US (3.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
87 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
92 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM125 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM123 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM201 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
126 mph (203 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
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.8/60.8 in (1,544/1,544 mm)
Wheelbase
99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2718 lbs (1233 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3902 lbs (1770 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1395 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.8/60.8 in (1,544/1,544 mm)
Wheelbase
99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2736 lbs (1241 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3880 lbs (1760 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Highway
56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined
50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2877 lbs (1305 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Highway
65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
Combined
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM320 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
131 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2943 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4057 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Highway
61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1798 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
133 KW @ 5100-6200 RPM181 HP @ 5100-6200 RPM178 BHP @ 5100-6200 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1250-5000 RPM249 Nm @ 1250-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2888 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4034 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1798 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
133 KW @ 5100-6200 RPM181 HP @ 5100-6200 RPM178 BHP @ 5100-6200 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1250-5000 RPM249 Nm @ 1250-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
139 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
2926 lbs (1327 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway
49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined
41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
135 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM184 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM181 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM380 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/59.8 in (1,549/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.8 in (2637 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4079 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Highway
61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined
56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power
135 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM184 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM181 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM380 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Solid Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16 91V

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
71.5 in (1816 mm)
Height
57.4 in (1458 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.8/60.8 in (1,544/1,544 mm)
Wheelbase
99.8 in (2535 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.4 cuFT (379 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3064 lbs (1390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4123 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Highway
58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km
Length4,262 mm
Width1,816 mm
Height1,458 mm
Wheelbase2,535 – 2,637 mm
Curb weight1,213 – 1,390 kg
Torque175 – 380 Nm

Ranges across all 14 variants of this generation.