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.

- 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.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hybrid | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 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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