1999-2008 León OverviewSEAT León Overview (1999 - 2008)
1999 - 2008
Tech Specs Summary
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- 99 - 150 mph
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- 6.9 - 17.7 seconds
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- 67 - 222 hp
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- 21.6 - 47 mpg
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- 2,668 - 3,435 lbs
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- 9.5 - 23.2 ft3
This generation of the SEAT León was produced by the Spanish manufacturer SEAT between 1999 - 2008. It's a front engined Hatchback with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 67 hp 1.9 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 222 hp 2.8 L V6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the León is the SEAT Leon Cupra R 1.8T 20v which scores 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 222 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.12 lb/hp it has a top speed of 150 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the SEAT León 1.9 TDI 110 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 683 miles and can store 12-23.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.