SEAT Leon Overview (2020 - present)

This generation of the SEAT Leon is produced by the Spanish manufacturer SEAT and started production in 2020. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive and comes as either a wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 hp 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine all the way to a 328 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick



SEAT Cupra Leon VZ

(2026)

...a Leon VZ

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Leon is the SEAT Cupra Leon VZ which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 321 hp and a power/weight ratio of 9.79 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds.

Practicality Pick



SEAT Cupra Leon Sportstourer eHybrid 204

(2021 - 2024)

...ybrid 204

If you're more interested in practicality, then the SEAT Cupra Leon Sportstourer eHybrid 204 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 2,071 miles and can store 16.6-51.2 cubic feet of cargo.

Euro NCAP Results

2020

★★★★★

Standard Safety Equipment

Adult Occupant

92%

Child Occupant

88%

Vulnerable Road Users

71%

Safety Assist

80%