SEAT Leon (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
C-segment hatchback on the MQB-Evo platform, shared with the Volkswagen Golf and Skoda Octavia among others.
from € 30,990
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Specifications
- Generation
- IV 1.5 TSI (Typ KL, 2020-)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Power (hp) | 150 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 8.7 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 217 |
| Length (mm) | 4,368 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,799 |
| Height (mm) | 1,442 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,349 |
| Consumption (WLTP, l per 100 km) | 5.7 |
| Petrol consumption (l per 100 km) | 5.7 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,500 |
| Boot (l) | 380 |
Real-world consumption
- Owners report
- 6.7 l/100km
- WLTP (manufacturer figure)
- 5.7 l/100km
- Difference vs WLTP
- +18%
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | €28,950 |
| 2025-01-01 | €29,950 |
| 2026-05-18 | €30,990 |
Frequently asked
What does the SEAT Leon cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 30,990 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What does the SEAT Leon consume?
5.7 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.
How much can the SEAT Leon tow?
1500 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How much boot space does the SEAT Leon have?
380 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
What the press has reported
What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.
What owners report online about the Leon
This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: real-world mixed consumption around 6.5-7 l/100km, with praise for motorway economy thanks to cylinder deactivation; recurring complaints about the infotainment (slow start-up, intermittently unresponsive screen); criticism of the unlit touch sliders for temperature and volume, especially at night; some owners report low-rpm hesitation ("kangarooing") with the 1.5 TSI. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: SEATCUPRA.NET: Leon Mk4 · SEAT Automobiles Forum (UK)
Owner experiences
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In depth
The 1.5 TSI with 150 hp is the common petrol engine, with cylinder deactivation. WLTP consumption around 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure indicative); owners report 6.5-7 l/100km mixed (public forums not measured by us). Boot 380 l is average for the class, the Sportstourer estate version offers more.
About the SEAT Leon IV 1.5 TSI (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The Leon IV is on the Volkswagen group's MQB-Evo platform, shared with the Golf, Audi A3 and Skoda Octavia. The 1.5 TSI with 150 hp and cylinder deactivation is the common petrol; below it sits a 1.0 TSI with 110 hp. Besides the hatchback there is the Sportstourer, an estate version with more load space.
In practice
WLTP is around 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). In practice owners report around 6.7 l/100km in mixed use (owner forums, n≈22, not measured by us), higher on the motorway. The indicative list price rose from about 28,950 euros (reference date early 2024) to 30,990 euros now, a starting price, no offer and no forecast.
Points to note
The infotainment of the Leon IV received criticism at introduction for slowness and operation via touch sliders; software updates resolved that partly (owner reports, historical, not verified by us). The cylinder deactivation of the 1.5 TSI works imperceptibly but the consumption in practice is above the WLTP figure. Check per trim level the standard equipment at the official dealer. The braked towing weight is 1,500 kg for the 1.5 TSI manual; variants may differ.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.