SEAT2012-2020 León Overview

SEAT León Overview (2012 - 2020)

2012 - 2020

Tech Specs Summary


111 - 155 mph

4.9 - 13.0 seconds

85 - 306 hp

32.2 - 71.3 mpg
lb
2,575 - 3,433 lbs

17 - 51.9 ft3 (Wagon)

9.7 - 42.7 ft3 (Hatchback)
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This generation of the SEAT León was produced by the Spanish manufacturer SEAT between 2012 - 2020. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 85 hp 1.2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine all the way to a 306 hp 1 L Inline 3 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
(2017 - 2018)
...Cupra 300

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the León is the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 296 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.25 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.7 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110
(2013 - 2016)
...otive 110

If you're more interested in practicality, then the SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 941 miles and can store 20.7-51.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,411 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,205 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2012
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
94%
Child Occupant
92%
Pedestrian
70%
Safety Assist
71%

Timeline

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Leon SC Cupra 300
Leon SC Cupra 290Leon Cupra 300
Leon SC Cupra 280Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon SC 1.8 TSI S/S 180Leon SC 1.8 TSI S/S 180
Leon SC 2.0 TDI S/S 184Leon SC 2.0 TDI S/S 184
Leon SC 1.4 TSI S/S 150Leon SC 1.4 TSI S/S 150
Leon SC 2.0 TDI S/S 150Leon SC 2.0 TDI S/S 150
Leon SC 1.4 TSI S/S 140Leon 1.4 TSI S/S 150Leon 1.4 TSI S/S 150
Leon SC 1.4 TSI S/S 125Leon SC 1.4 TSI S/S 125
Leon SC 1.4 TSI S/S 122Leon 1.4 TSI S/S 125Leon 1.4 TSI S/S 125
Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115Leon SC 1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115
Leon SC 1.6 TDI S/S 115
Leon SC 1.2 TSI S/S 110Leon SC 1.2 TSI S/S 110
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110Leon 1.6 TDI S/S 115
Leon SC 1.2 TSI S/S 105
Leon SC 1.6 TDI S/S 105Leon 1.6 TDI S/S 110
Leon SC 1.2 TSI 86Leon SC 1.2 TSI 86
Leon SC 1.6 TDI 90
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 280
Leon Cupra 265
Leon 1.8 TSI S/S 180Leon 1.8 TSI S/S 180
Leon 2.0 TDI S/S 184Leon 2.0 TDI S/S 184
Leon 2.0 TDI S/S 150Leon 2.0 TDI S/S 150
Leon 1.4 TSI S/S 140
Leon 1.4 TSI S/S 122
Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115
Leon 1.2 TSI S/S 105Leon 1.2 TSI S/S 110Leon 1.2 TSI S/S 110
Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110
Leon 1.6 TDI S/S 105
Leon 1.4 TGI S/S LPG 110Leon 1.4 TGI S/S LPG 110
Leon 1.2 TSI 86Leon 1.2 TSI 86
Leon 1.6 TDI 90
Leon ST Cupra 280Leon ST Cupra 290Leon ST Cupra 300
Leon Cupra R Sportstourer
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.8 TSI S/S 180Leon ST 1.8 TSI S/S 180
Leon ST 2.0 TDI S/S 184Leon ST 2.0 TDI S/S 184
Leon ST 2.0 TDI S/S 150Leon ST 2.0 TDI S/S 150
Leon ST 1.4 TSI S/S 140Leon ST 1.4 TSI S/S 150Leon ST 1.4 TSI S/S 150
Leon ST 1.4 TSI S/S 122Leon ST 1.4 TSI S/S 125Leon ST 1.4 TSI S/S 125
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive 115
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 110Leon ST 1.6 TDI S/S 115
Leon ST 1.2 TSI S/S 105Leon ST 1.2 TSI S/S 110Leon ST 1.2 TSI S/S 110
Leon ST 1.6 TDI S/S 105Leon ST 1.6 TDI S/S 110
Leon ST 1.4 TGI S/S LPG 110
Leon ST 1.2 TSI 86Leon ST 1.2 TSI 86
Leon ST 1.6 TDI 90
Leon X-PERIENCE 1.8 TSI S/S 180Leon X-PERIENCE 1.8 TSI S/S 180
Leon X-PERIENCE 2.0 TDI S/S 184Leon X-PERIENCE 2.0 TDI S/S 184
Leon X-PERIENCE 2.0 TDI S/S 150Leon X-PERIENCE 2.0 TDI S/S 150
Leon X-PERIENCE 1.4 TSI S/S 125Leon X-PERIENCE 1.4 TSI S/S 125
Leon X-PERIENCE 1.6 TDI S/S 110Leon X-PERIENCE 1.6 TDI S/S 110Leon X-PERIENCE 1.6 TDI S/S 115
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