2005-2012 León OverviewSEAT León Overview (2005 - 2012)
2005 - 2012
Tech Specs Summary
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- 107 - 158 mph
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- 5.9 - 13.7 seconds
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- 84 - 281 BHP
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- 34 - 62.8 mpg
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- 1,176 - 1,450 kg
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- 341 - 1,166 L
This generation of the SEAT León was produced by the Spanish manufacturer SEAT between 2005 - 2012. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 84 BHP 1.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 281 BHP 1.9 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. However, some models have torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the León is the SEAT Leon Cupra Copa Edition which scores 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 281 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 194 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 158 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the SEAT León 1.6 TDI is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 759 miles and can store 341-1,166 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,400 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
