SEAT Leon Mk1
The SEAT Leon Mk1 (2000–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 25 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 1M
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,180–4,320 mm RDW | 4,183 mm |
| Width | 1,740–1,770 mm RDW | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,440–1,460 mm RDW | 1,439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510–2,580 mm RDW | 2,513 mm |
| Front track | 1,500–1,533 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,481–1,517 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,125–1,362 kg RDW | 1,210–1,628 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,225–1,462 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,690–1,904 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200–1,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 600–660 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 192–221 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 145–320 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 205/50R17, 225/45R17, 225/40R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 68.8% (68.1–69.5) | 69.2% | 16,324 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46.5% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 42.3% | 41.6% |
| Tyres | 32.5% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 31.2% | 18.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 30.4% | 28.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.2% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 25 versions of the SEAT Leon Mk1
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United Kingdom 25 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–20041.4 16V (75 PS) · 1.4 16V (75 PS) up to December 2002 | 1.4 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2003–20041.6 16V (105 PS) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 2003–20041.8 20V (125 PS) | 1.8 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2003–20041.8 20V (125 PS) | 1.8 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2003–20041.8 Cupra 20V T (180 PS) | 1.8 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2004Cupra R (225 PS) | 1.8 L | 166 kW (225 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI (90 PS) | 1.9 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2003–20041.9 TDI (110 PS) · 1.9 TDI (110 PS) up to December 2002 | 1.9 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 20041.9 TDI (130 PS) | 1.9 L | 96 kW (130 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 20041.9 TDI (150 PS) Cupra | 1.9 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 20031.6 16V (105 PS) up to December 2002 | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2003Cupra R | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 211 g/km |
| 2001–20021.4 S (75 bhp) · 1.4 S 16V (75 bhp) · 1.4 16V (75 bhp) | 1.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2001–20021.6 S (105 bhp) · 1.6 16V (105 bhp) | 1.6 L | 78 kW (106 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2001–20021.8 20V SE (125 bhp) · 1.8 SE 20V (125 bhp) · 1.8 20V (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2001–2002SE 1.8 20V (125 bhp) · 1.8 SE 20V (125 bhp) · 1.8 20V (125 bhp) | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2001–2002Sport & Cupra 1.8 20VT (180 bhp) · 1.8 Cupra 20VT (180 bhp) | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2001–20021.9 Tdi S (90 bhp) · 1.9 Tdi (90 bhp) | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2000–2002SE 1.9 TDI 110 bhp · 1.9 Tdi SE (110 bhp) · 1.9 Tdi (110 bhp) | 1.9 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2000S 1.4 16V 75 bhp | 1.3 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2000S 1.6 100 bhp · SE 1.6 100 bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2000S 1.6 100 bhp | 1.6 L | 75 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2000SE 1.8 20V 125 bhp | 1.8 L | 93 kW (127 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 20001.8 20VT 180 bhp | 1.8 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2000S 1.9 TDI 90 bhp | 1.9 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.