Seat Leon 3 (5F) Hatchback (2012-2020)
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Product Overview
Seat Leon 3 (Typ KL) is a compact hatchback in production from 2012 to 2020. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 2.0 liters.
Based on VAG's new MQB Evo platform, the Mk3 Leon is essentially a cheapened Mk8 Volkswagen Golf. As such, it has a series of tiny and tinier engines and lots of "aggressive" design features to compensate for that fact.
Unsurprisingly, Volkswagen made little effort to make the Leon a complete product, opting instead to throw parts at it from VAG's corporate bins. Some of the "engineering" choices are clearly made to reduce costs and to make the marketing material more solid. For example, the use of dry-clutch DSG ostensibly reduces fuel consumption, at the price of costly and frequent maintenance. The only money saved is by VW.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 24% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Low official fuel consumption
- Small turning circle
- Looks fine from some angles
Cons
- Only available with small, unreliable engines
- No independent rear suspensions
What external reviewers found***
External score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fantastic handling
- Excellent infotainment system
- Excellent infotainment
- Decent handling
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
- Lack of practicality
- Lacklustre handling
- Lacklustre infotainment system
- Lack of refinement
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Specifications
| 1.0 TSI 115 | 1.0 TSI 115 DSG | 1.0 TSI 86 | 1.2 TSI 105 | 1.2 TSI 105 DSG | 1.2 TSI 110 | 1.2 TSI 110 DSG | 1.2 TSI 86 | 1.4 TGI 110 | 1.4 TGI 110 CNG | 1.4 TGI 110 CNG DSG | 1.4 TSI 122 | 1.4 TSI 125 | 1.4 TSI 140 | 1.4 TSI 150 | 1.4 TSI 150 DSG | 1.5 TGI 130 | 1.5 TGI 130 DSG | 1.5 TSI 130 | 1.5 TSI 150 | 1.5 TSI 150 DSG | 1.6 TDI 105 | 1.6 TDI 105 DSG | 1.6 TDI 110 | 1.6 TDI 115 | 1.6 TDI 115 DSG | 1.6 TDI 90 | 1.8 TSI | 1.8 TSI DSG | 2.0 TDI 150 | 2.0 TDI 150 DSG | 2.0 TDI 150 Euro6 | 2.0 TDI 150 Euro6 DSG | 2.0 TDI 184 | 2.0 TDI 184 DSG | 2.0 TSI 190 DSG | Cupra 2.0 TSI 265 | Cupra 2.0 TSI 265 DSG | Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 | Cupra 2.0 TSI 280 DSG | Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 | Cupra 2.0 TSI 290 DSG | Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 | Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 DSG | Cupra R 2.0 TSI 310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 275 L / 9.7 cu-ft ~ 1105 L / 39.0 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 275 L / 9.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft ~ 1210 L / 42.7 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 9.0 L / 2.4 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | 50.0 L / 13.2 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 590 kg / 1301 lbs | 583 kg / 1285 lbs | 515 kg / 1135 lbs | 612 kg / 1349 lbs | 584 kg / 1287 lbs | 581 kg / 1281 lbs | 612 kg / 1349 lbs | 597 kg / 1316 lbs | 595 kg / 1312 lbs | 595 kg / 1312 lbs | 505 kg / 1113 lbs | 585 kg / 1290 lbs | 489 kg / 1078 lbs | 570 kg / 1257 lbs | 564 kg / 1243 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 288x25 mm | Ventilated discs, 288x25 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | Disc | Disc, 253 mm | Disc | Disc, 253x10 mm | Disc, 253x10 mm | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 | 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 | 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 225/35 R19 | 205/55 R16, 225/40 R17, 225/40 R18 | 235/35 R19 | 235/35 R19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.2 m / 33.5 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | 10.3 m / 33.8 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Hatchback | 3-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 3-door Hatchback | 3-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | 5-door Hatchback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1459 mm / 57.4 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4282 mm / 168.6 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4247 mm / 167.2 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4282 mm / 168.6 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4282 mm / 168.6 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4263 mm / 167.8 in | 4247 mm / 167.2 in | 4247 mm / 167.2 in | 4282 mm / 168.6 in | 4282 mm / 168.6 in | 4282 mm / 168.6 in | 4282 mm / 168.6 in | 4271 mm / 168.1 in | 4271 mm / 168.1 in | 4271 mm / 168.1 in | 4271 mm / 168.1 in | 4271 mm / 168.1 in | 4324 mm / 170.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1810 mm / 71.3 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1810 mm / 71.3 in | 1810 mm / 71.3 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1975 mm / 77.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1816 mm / 71.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1544.0 mm / 60.8 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1549.0 mm / 61.0 in | 1549.0 mm / 61.0 in | 1549.0 mm / 61.0 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1549.0 mm / 61.0 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1549.0 mm / 61.0 in | 1549.0 mm / 61.0 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1549.0 mm / 61.0 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | 1536.0 mm / 60.5 in | 1536.0 mm / 60.5 in | 1534.0 mm / 60.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1504.0 mm / 59.2 in | 1504.0 mm / 59.2 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1504.0 mm / 59.2 in | 1504.0 mm / 59.2 in | 1504.0 mm / 59.2 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1504.0 mm / 59.2 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1508.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1543.0 mm / 60.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1116.0 kg / 2460.4 lbs | 1123.0 kg / 2475.8 lbs | 1147.0 kg / 2528.7 lbs | 1118.0 kg / 2464.8 lbs | 1156.0 kg / 2548.5 lbs | 1166.0 kg / 2570.6 lbs | 1226.0 kg / 2702.9 lbs | 1286.0 kg / 2835.1 lbs | 1306.0 kg / 2879.2 lbs | 1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs | 1295.0 kg / 2855.0 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | 1247.0 kg / 2749.2 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 15 in, 16 in | 15 in, 16 in | 6J x 15, 6.5J x 16 | 15 in, 16 in, 17 in, 18 in | 6.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18 | 6.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18 | 16 in, 17 in, 18 in | 15 in, 16 in, 17 in, 18 in | 17 in, 18 in, 19 in | 17 in, 18 in, 19 in | 16 in, 17 in, 18 in | 19 in | 8J x 19 | 8J x 19 | 19 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2601 mm / 102.4 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2636 mm / 103.8 in | 2631 mm / 103.6 in | 2631 mm / 103.6 in | 2631 mm / 103.6 in | 2631 mm / 103.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 9.6 sec | 9.6 sec | 10.1 sec | 10.9 sec | 10.9 sec | 9.3 sec | 8.2 sec | 9.9 sec | 8.3 sec | 10.7 sec | 8.4 sec | 8.4 sec | 8.4 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.2 sec | 6.0 sec | 5.8 sec | 5.7 sec | 5.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 9.6 sec | 9.3 sec | 9.7 sec | 11.3 sec | 10.4 sec | 10.4 sec | 10.4 sec | 8.8 sec | 7.6 sec | 10.0 sec | 9.0 sec | 9.0 sec | 11.8 sec | 6.8 sec | 8.0 sec | 8.0 sec | 8.0 sec | 7.1 sec | 5.7 sec | 5.6 sec | 5.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 114 g/km | 114 g/km | 112 g/km | 124 g/km | 94 g/km | 120 g/km | 119 g/km | 113 g/km | 111 ~ 116 g/km | 113 ~ 117 g/km | 102 g/km | 87 g/km | 134 g/km | 106 g/km | 117 g/km | 110 g/km | 120 g/km | 154 g/km | 154 g/km | 154 g/km | 158 g/km | 156 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (combined) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (urban) | 3.3 L/100km / 71.3 MPG (highway) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (combined) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (highway) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (combined) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (combined) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 202.0 km/h / 125.5 mph | 194.0 km/h / 120.5 mph | 191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph | 194.0 km/h / 120.5 mph | 194.0 km/h / 120.5 mph | 203.0 km/h / 126.1 mph | 211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph | 213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph | 191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph | 197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph | 226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph | 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph | 211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph | 226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph | 228.0 km/h / 141.7 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 610 kg / 1345 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 610 kg / 1345 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 610 kg / 1345 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 620 kg / 1367 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 620 kg / 1367 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 1600 kg / 3527 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | CHZD | CHZD | CJZA | CJZA | CPWA, CZBA | CMBA | DHFA | DACA, DPBA | DADA, DPCA | CLHA | CLHA | CJSA | DCYA, DFFA, DFGA | DCYA, DFFA, DFGA | CJXE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 71.0 mm / 2.8 in | 71.0 mm / 2.8 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 74.5 mm / 2.9 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 16.2:1 | 16.2:1 | 9.6:1 | 15.8:1 | 15.8:1 | 11.7:1 | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.0 L / 61.0 cu-in / 999.0 cc | 1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc | 1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc | 1.4 L / 85.1 cu-in / 1395.0 cc | 1.4 L / 85.1 cu-in / 1395.0 cc | 1.4 L / 85.1 cu-in / 1395.0 cc | 1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc | 1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc | 1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc | 1.5 L / 91.4 cu-in / 1498.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc | 2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc | 2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5000-5500 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4500-5500 rpm | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 4600-5600 rpm | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 4800-6000 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 4500-6000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5100-6200 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3500-4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3500-4000 rpm | 184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 3500-4000 rpm | 184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 3500-4000 rpm | 190.0 hp / 141.7 kW @ 4200-6000 rpm | 265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5350-6600 rpm | 265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5350-6600 rpm | 300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 87.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 91.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 71.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 78.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 107.5 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 86.8 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.8 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 76.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 93.5 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 93.5 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 95.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 133.6 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in | 141.1 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in | 156.2 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 76.4 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 85.9 mm / 3.4 in | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 84.2 mm / 3.3 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm | 160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 1400-3500 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-3250 rpm | 230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1400-2750 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1700-5600 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1700-5800 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5700 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 7-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 5-speed | 7-speed | 5-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic DSG | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic DSG | Manual | Manual | Automatic DSG | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic DSG | Automatic DSG | Automatic DSG | Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2016 ~ 2020 | 2013 ~ 2014 | 2014 ~ 2018 | 2013 ~ 2016 | 2012 ~ 2014 | 2014 ~ 2018 | 2012 ~ 2014 | 2018 ~ 2020 | 2018 ~ 2020 | 2012 ~ 2015 | 2012 ~ 2020 | 2016 ~ 2018 | 2016 ~ 2020 | 2018 ~ 2020 | 2013 ~ 2015 | 2015 ~ 2020 | 2017 ~ 2020 | 2017 ~ 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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autocar[1]
Reviewer score 79%The Leon Cupra R can make ground as fast as anything else with seatbelts and a horn. There’s no Haldex clutch to juggle power between the front and rear axles, because drive is sent exclusively to the front wheels. UK buyers aren’t offered a dual-clutch automatic like other markets, but the Cupra is all the more rewarding for it.
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Pros
- Fantastic powertrain
- Powerful engine
Cons
- Not quite as fun to drive as a Golf R
- No automatic gearbox
autocar[2]
Reviewer score 72%Just 150 of these will be sold in the UK, and a third have already gone. The Abt element sees the German tuning house delve into the matrix of the engine’s ECU and upgrade the exhaust to release 345bhp. With four-wheel drive, the chassis never wants for traction, while the levels of grip are impressive.
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Pros
- Powerful turbocharged engine
- Powerful mid-range engine
Cons
- Lacklustre handling
- Dated infotainment system
autocar[3]
Reviewer score 67%Seat Leon Cupra R ST goes on sale in Spain in April for £37,975. Only 150 of the limited-run cars will be made available to buy in the UK. It's devilishly fun to drive on twisty blacktop; quick without being unexploitable on the public road; has a cabin that’s appealing enough from a material point of view; and comes with that properly impressive boot.
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Pros
- Fun to drive
- Decent infotainment system
Cons
- Pricey for a Golf R Estate
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 60%Priced from £35,575, that's £2,400 more than the 4DRIVE and DSG-equipped model. Available only in Monsoon Grey, the Cupra 300 Carbon Edition gets carbon fibre side blades, as well as carbon fibre front and rear diffusers. There's a set of unique 19-inch alloy wheels, and quad-exit exhausts.
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Pros
- Cheap to run
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of refinement
- Poor ride quality
autoexpress[5]
Reviewer score 79%The SEAT Leon Cupra R ST is a high-performance version of the Leon. Powered by the same 296bhp 2.0-litre, four cylinder turbocharged ‘EA888' engine. New front suspension uprights increase camber by two degrees, while rear camber is revised, too. Adaptive dampers are fitted all round, suspending a set of 19-inch wheels wrapped in grippy Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
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Pros
- Powerful twin-turbo engine
- Punchy handling
Cons
- Laggy gearbox
- No manual control
autoexpress[6]
Reviewer score 87%The SEAT Leon Cupra R ST has an optional ABT Engine Control Unit. Power surges upwards from 296bhp to 345bhp, with torque leaping up an extra 40Nm. It does this while barely surrendering any fuel economy - SEAT still claims 31.2mpg. The performance isn't quite super hatch territory, but is a definite step towards it.
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Pros
- Powerful turbocharged petrol engine
- Lots of fun to drive
Cons
- Paddles are cheap
- Alternatives are more fun
autoexpress[7]
Reviewer score 75%The Leon Cupra has been designed from the outset to look good, but also to be used as a family car. Wide door openings, enough rear head and legroom for adults and spacious front seats make it perfect for long journeys. The Leon shows some rivals the way in the airbag count too, offering seven in total. For buyers who want the ultimate is pace and space, the ST estate is the best option.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment system
- Decent standard equipment
Cons
- Slightly sloping roofline
- Not as spacious as rivals
autoexpress[8]
Reviewer score 55%The Leon is very spacious inside and there's lots of head and legroom in the rear. Its doors open wide, so access is pretty good, and the SEAT's interior feels more light and airy than the cabins of its rivals. Refinement is good at motorway speeds, although there were a few creaks from cabin trim audible around town.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment
- Decent handling
Cons
- Lack of practicality
- Interior is drab
carmagazine[9]
Reviewer score 71%The facelifted Seat Leon features a collection of small improvements aimed at driving the three-year-old hatchback from the Ateca's zeitgeisty shadow. As well as two updated motors, the facelift also includes a load of kit lifted from the above SUV, plus a remodelled front end. A refreshed interior packs a new multimedia system, measuring from five or eight inches depending on the boxes you tick.
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Pros
- Fantastic infotainment system
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- More expensive than the Ateca
carmagazine[10]
Reviewer score 65%The Leon has always been a sensible buy for those who want something a bit sharper – in look and drive – than the VW Golf. That hasn't changed, and the Leon now looks and a feels more modern than before. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol lump with 148bhp and the ability to shut off half of the cylinders in the name of economy. The Leon matches its reasonable dose of power with sharp handling, albeit with the payoff of a firm ride.
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Pros
- Punchy petrol engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent fuel economy
Cons
- Fiddly infotainment
carmagazine[11]
Reviewer score 67%The Leon uses the VW Group's new small-car MQB platform architecture. Like the Golf, the Leon petrol and diesel engine range features the usual well-trodden direct-injection and turbocharged luminaries from 1.2 to 2.0 litres. There will be a twin-clutch DSG option, but not until the spring.
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Pros
- Cheap petrol and diesel engines
- Lots of standard kit
Cons
- Some plastics are not like a Golf
- Alternatives are more fun to drive
carmagazine[12]
Reviewer score 78%Seat Leon Cross Sport concept was unveiled at this year's Frankfurt motor show. The 2.0 turbo four-pot produces 296bhp, also more than any Cupra. It's at its best in boisterous Cupra mode, where it demostrates surprisingly agile handling, helped in part by the same fifth-generation Haldex four-wheel drive system.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Fantastic handling
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lacklustre infotainment system
carmagazine[13]
Reviewer score 87%For a £1250 premium over the 265, the Cupra 280 brings with its power bump 19in wheels with massive brakes, sat-nav and awesome bucket seats. As standard equipment, the 280 gets the GTI's front-diff as well as its Adaptive Chassis Control. Want a five-door GTI with the same spec? You'll need to spend £30,325, and you'll still be 49bhp down on the Seat, which costs £27,240.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Powerful engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
carmagazine[14]
Reviewer score 75%Seat's new Cupra range is priced from £29,840 to £34,170. Features include Macpherson front and multi-link rear suspension with electronically adjustable hydraulic dampers, variable ratio steering, a mechanical limited slip differential and a choice of four drive profiles. The only variant I sampled on dry roads was a manual SC, which proves to be predictably fast - cracking 62mph in 5.7 seconds.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Comfortable ride
- Excellent handling
Cons
- No all-wheel drive option
- Not the most fun to drive
carmagazine[15]
Reviewer score 85%Power is up from 300 to 310hp, giving the R a slightly improved 0-62mph time of 5.8 seconds. Other improvements include a more exciting exhaust note, modified steering and camber angles on the front axle and four-pot Brembo brake calipers. Should owners wish, super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres are available as a cost option.
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Pros
- Super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
carmagazine[16]
Reviewer score 61%The 1.4 TSI motor is a direct-injection, turbocharged four-cylinder good for 138bhp and 184lb ft. It's a strong powertrain, offering 0-62mph in around 8.4sec. The Leon ST stands 15mm lower than the Octavia and a good 30mm below the Golf.
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Pros
- Powerful petrol engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent standard kit
Cons
- Dull, drab cabin
- Lack of practicality
carmagazine[17]
Reviewer score 79%Seat Leon Cupra arrives in the middle of a purple patch for rapid mid-size wagons. The Ford Focus ST Estate is better than ever post-facelift, the Skoda Octavia vRS serves up buckets of space and pace, and there's the probably-going-to-be-brilliant VW Golf R Estate skulking in the wings. It's 27cm longer, but that's all accounted for by extra bodywork behind the rear axle. The rear damper settings have had the tiniest of adjustments (or rather, the software that controls them has) in deference to the slight change in weight distribution.
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Pros
- Fun to drive
- Fantastic infotainment system
Cons
- Pricier than rivals
- Not much fun to drive
carmagazine[18]
Reviewer score 59%This is a very practical family car, with a large, height-adjustable-floored boot, loads of rear leg- and headroom and spacious front seats. Performance is similarly keen, with 0-62mph claimed in 7.1sec and 139mph at the top end. Haldex 4wd system is impressively fast-acting and will provide more than enough traction for most Brits. Running costs should be similar, with 57.6mpg combined economy and 129g/km of CO2.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Comfortable ride
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Pricier than rivals
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