This is the third generation of SEAT Leon, made in Spain and developed on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, the same as Volkswagen Golf and many other Volkswagen Group vehicles. Leon is one of the few compact cars of its time that still has a 2-litre turbo diesel engine under the hood, many of them having up to 1.6-litre turbo diesel engines. The car featured here is the low power variant of the 2.0 TDI engine (150 hp). The high power version offers 184 hp. This generation of SEAT Leon marked a milestone in automotive world, being the first compact car to feature full LED headlights.
Details
Make: SEAT
Model: SEAT Leon / SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Production: 2012- (with facelift starting 2016)
Body type: hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
VIN: VSSZZZ5FZER008532
Price without VAT: 22,901 Euros
Engine: 2.0-litre (1,968 cc) inline 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, transverse. The engine features DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder and the maximum output is 110 kW / 150 PS/hp between 3,500-4,000 rpm and peak torque is 320 Nm (approx. 236 lb-ft), available between 1,750 rpm and 3,000 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox and Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Tyres: Continental ContiSportContact5 225/40 R18 Y XL
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 8.4 seconds
Top speed: 215 km/h
Declared average fuel consumption: 4.2 liters of diesel per 100 km
Emissions: EU6, 108 g CO2/km
Fuel tank (l): 50
Dimensions (mm): L 4,271 / w 1,816 / h 1,444
Luggage compartment capacity (l): 380-1,210
Wheelbase (mm): 2,634
Weight (DIN/EU): 1,230 kg / 1,305 kg
Cd: –
Front suspensions: McPherson struts, coil springs, electronically controlled shock absorbers, sway bar.
Rear suspensions: Multi-link independent struts, coil springs, electronically controlled shock absorbers, sway bar.
Main standard equipment
Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger; side airbags for driver and front passenger; curtain airbags for front and rear seats; Tyre Pressure Monitor; ABS; ESC/ESP; HLA; board computer; fog lights; front and rear electrically powered windows with one touch open and close; EPAS powersteering; leather steering wheel; gear shift indicator; LED ambient light; radio CD MP3, USB (with adapter) and Bluetooth; alarm system with interior surveillance; dual-zone climatronic; rain and light sensor.
Main optional equipment (price in Euros, without VAT)
White paint (218); Full LED headlights (910); 18-inch alloy wheels type Performance (356); Dynamic Pack (625); SEAT Sound System (228); Rear Parking Sensors (223); Panoramic Sunroof (771); Enjoy FR Pack (1,041).
Comments
+ good steering system
+ stiff, precise, and silent suspension
+ very good engine performance
+ very good gearbox
+ nice graphics for on board computer, instrument cluster, and infotainment
+ good seats (ergonomy)
– shaky when engine starts/stops
– small screen for the infotainment system
– USB available only with adapter
– cheap looking plastic in the cabin
Driven by Adrian M. for 30 km, 7.2 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 52,750 km total mileage of the car.
