For S-level trim brings all the basic items of kit you could want, while this engine averages more than 55mpg.

Against You need to go for a higher trim level to get standard alloy wheels. And, if you want the ultimate in fuel economy, you'll need one of the Ecomotive versions.

Seat Leon Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

We're yet to drive this version of the Leon, but as soon as we do, our verdict will appear here online.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control Not Available
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Not Available
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Not Available
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats £320
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Not Available
Engine & Transmission
Auto Not Available
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £420
Alloy wheels £450
Front Foglights Not Available
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth £360
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Not Available
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Pack Only
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Heated Seats £320
Metallic paint £420
Alloy wheels £450
Bluetooth £360
Total Price: £17,395
Running costs
Town mpg 55.4
Out of town mpg 76.3
Average mpg 67.3
Tank capacity (litres) 55
CO2 Rating (g/km) 109
Carbon offset cost £16
Green rating B
Insurance group 15
Typical insurance £501.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 39%
Typical contract hire £240.00
Pence per mile 38
Servicing costs - 3 years £443.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 2yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£14,523
Company car tax
Percentage charge 13
Benefit in kind £2,254.00
Tax payable 20% £451.00
Tax payable 40% £902.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1598/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 103/4400
Pulling power (lb/ft) 184
Engine position F
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 4315
Width (mm) 1768
Height (mm) 1458
Front headroom (mm) 970
Front legroom (mm) 1064
Rear headroom (mm) 930
Rear kneeroom (mm) 670
Boot space (min ltr) 341
Boot space (max ltr) 1166
Turning circle (m) 10.7
Towing weight (kg) 1400
Kerb weight (kg) 1325
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 11.3
Max speed (mph) 115
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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