Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2017–2023

SEAT Leon

MPG, running costs and specs for the SEAT Leon. By the official figures, the 2021 gets 46 mpg, about $1,274 a year in the US.

SEAT Leon in black
MPG
46 mpg
2021 official · 5.1 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,274
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
548 miles
45 L tank
Seats
5

What a Leon costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$9.44 per 100 miles$1,274
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$14.99 per 100 km$1,649
Australia$2.41/L petrol$12.31 per 100 km$1,367
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£14.31 per 100 miles£1,002

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

KL (Mk4), 2020–2027

Specs for the 2021 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI EVO SE 5-door hatchback, 110 PS, 6-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Medium
Generation
Fourth generation (Mk4)
Built
2020-present
Built in
Spain
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,368 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,456 mm
Boot
380 L

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
81 kW
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
10.9 s
Top speed
196 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.4 L/100km
CO₂
105 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
45 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2020
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes
ISOFIX points
2

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

5F (Mk3), 2013–2019

Specs for the 1.4 TSI hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
5F (Mk3)
Built
2013-2019
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,263 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Kerb weight
1,230 kg
Boot
380 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
92 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.2 L/100km
CO₂
119 g/km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2012
Airbags
7

1P (Mk2), 2005–2012

Specs for the 1.4 TSI hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
1P (Mk2)
Built
2005-2012
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,315 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,455 mm
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
Kerb weight
1,249 kg
Boot
340 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
84 kW
Torque
174 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2005

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2023Hybrid5.5 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2022Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2021Hybrid5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2020Petrol5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2019Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2018Petrol6.2 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2017Petrol6.8 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—

SEAT Leon questions

What MPG does the SEAT Leon get?

The 2021 SEAT Leon gets 46 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a SEAT Leon cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,274 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a SEAT Leon go on a full tank?

About 548 miles (882 km) from its 45 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the SEAT Leon's trunk?

380 L, for the 2021 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI EVO SE 5-door hatchback, 110 PS, 6-speed manual (UK).

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