What kind of car is the SEAT Leon?
The Leon is a compact family car in SEAT’s range, offered as a hatchback and, in some generations, an estate. Launched in 1999, it brought the brand into the compact car segment and has remained one of its core models.
The generations listed here are Mk1 (2000–2005, code 1M), Mk2 (2010–2012, code 1P), Mk3 (2012–2020, code 5F) and Mk4 (2020–today, code KL). The Mk3 added five-door and ST estate versions, and the Mk4 continued with hatchback and estate body styles.
Engines and power
In the EU, Leon engines range from 1.0 L to 2.0 L, with power from 63 kW (86 PS) to 221 kW (300 PS). Available fuels have included petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid, as well as natural gas, LPG, flex fuel E85 and other classifications. UK figures cover 1.0 L to 2.0 L engines and power from 66 kW (90 PS) to 221 kW (300 PS), with petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.
How economical is the SEAT Leon?
The lowest listed EU consumption for non-plug-in versions is 1.2 L/100 km on WLTP. The lowest plug-in hybrid figure is 0.4 L/100 km WLTP, an official weighted result that assumes part of the driving is electric. In the UK, the listed low for non-plug-in versions is 1.1 L/100 km WLTP; the plug-in hybrid weighted figure is 5.1 L/100 km.
French figures give a low of 3.3 L/100 km on NEDC. WLTP and NEDC are different European test procedures, so results from different markets may not be directly comparable. Official EU registration figures total 2,642,283 Leons from 2010–2025.
Where was the Leon sold?
The Leon is part of SEAT’s broader European range and has been designed, developed and produced in Barcelona.
Questions and answers
How many Leon generations are listed?
Four: Mk1 (2000–2005), Mk2 (2010–2012), Mk3 (2012–2020) and Mk4 (2020–today).
What is the lowest listed Leon consumption?
The lowest is 0.4 L/100 km for an EU plug-in hybrid on WLTP. This weighted figure assumes part of the driving is electric.
What is the Leon’s power range?
EU versions span 63 kW (86 PS) to 221 kW (300 PS); UK versions span 66 kW (90 PS) to 221 kW (300 PS).



