SEAT León
The SEAT León is a five-seat estate powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 102 kW, with a kerb weight of 1,322 kg. It measures 4,305 mm in length and has a top speed of 210 km/h, emitting 129 g/km of CO₂. The model has 12 recalls registered in the EU Safety Gate database.
| Manufacturer | SEAT |
|---|---|
| Body type | Estate |
| Kerb weight | 1,195 kg |
| Displacement | 1,474 cc |
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
| Length | 4,288 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,812 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the SEAT León (from registration data). 19 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 198 km/h | – | – |
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 194 km/h | – | – |
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 197 km/h | – | – |
| 1.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 190 km/h | – | – |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 220 km/h | – | – |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 206 km/h | – | – |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 220 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 215 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 211 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 220 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 220 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 211 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 189 km/h | – | – |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 226 km/h | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 191 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 212 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 214 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 239 km/h | – | – |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 235 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other SEAT models
Similar Estate models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 81% of SEAT Leóns pass their MOT test first time, based on 177,369 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
12 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the SEAT León. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not meet the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-12-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)
The earth connection for the control unit for the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted due to a thermo-mechanical overload. If this happens, the ABS/ESP system will fail leading to the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-08-11
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
As a result, engine oil will leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-11-08
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-10-04
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
As a result, the transmission may be damaged, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-09-20
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-09-30
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-05-13
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-04-21
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-11-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
As a result, the mandatory warning (acoustic/optical) does not occur in these cases and the driver will not be notified of possible failure of the direction indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-12-20
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Spain)
Metal parts may become detached from the casing and cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-03-02
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all SEAT recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the SEAT León?
- The SEAT León has a rated top speed of 210 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the SEAT León?
- The SEAT León is 4,288 mm long, 1,812 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall.
- How much does the SEAT León weigh?
- The SEAT León has a kerb weight of about 1,195 kg.
- How many seats does the SEAT León have?
- The SEAT León has 5 seats.