The SEAT Leon is Spain’s answer to the Volkswagen Golf. The SEAT comes with sportier styling than its German competitor, with which it shares much in terms of mechanicals, but it’s just as practical.
It’s one of the most appealing family hatchbacks you can drive, so check out our SEAT Leon lease deals today.
Up-to-date styling.
It’s fun to drive.
A big range means there’s a Leon for everyone.
Leasing is one of the most affordable and hassle-free ways to drive away with the car you’ve always wanted. You just need to choose your preferred model and the contract that suits you, tailoring details such as the upfront payment and annual mileage. You’ll then make fixed, monthly payments.
With our lease deals, you can ‘rent’ the car and return it once the contract ends. So, you don’t have to worry about any depreciation costs, and even upgrade your vehicle at the end of the contract. To find out more about how contract hire works, take a look at our easy-to-understand guide to car leasing.
Before you lease a family hatchback, you simply have to consider the SEAT Leon. This is a car that looks great and drives well, without sacrificing any practicality.
Under the skin, it’s very similar to Volkswagen Golf, so that provides some reassurance on the reliability front. And with a broad range of trim levels and engines on offer, there’s a SEAT leasing deal for everyone. Read our SEAT Leon review to see what our team thought of this stylish and versatile car.
The current-generation Leon is slightly larger than its predecessor – so it’s slightly more practical inside. Rear-seat passengers get more legroom, so it’s easier to carry four adults in comfort. Headroom is also good across the board, so taller passengers won’t have to worry about an aching neck.
How much space you get in the boot depends on whether you choose the Leon 5-door hatchback or the roomier Leon Estate. The former has 380 litres of luggage space, while the Estate will carry 620 litres of cargo. Those figures are up there with the class leaders.
With petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options, there’s a Leon to suit everyone. Those doing long motorway miles will want to lease a Leon diesel that can return more than 60mpg. Those doing shorter trips might prefer the 1.4-litre E-Hybrid, which can travel between 36 and 40 miles on electricity alone, allowing it to manage more than 200mpg on the official economy test.
The petrol Leons are also very economical, with the 1.0 eTSI Evo mild hybrid managing between 45.6- and 51.4mpg, depending on the trim level. And the 130hp 1.5 TSI Evo is almost as efficient.
The practical 5-door hatchback is the most popular Leon shape.
If you like big boots, this is the Leon for you.
Trim levels available: SE, SE Dynamic, FR, FR Sport, Xcellence, Xcellence Lux.
Every SEAT Leon comes with plenty of standard kit. Even the entry-level SE model comes with alloy wheels, metallic paint and an 8.25-inch touchscreen. Bluetooth is also standard, along with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone link systems, rear parking sensors and ‘keyless’ push-button ignition.
This is a competitive sector of the car leasing market, and the Leon is up against some big players. Not only does it have to compete with its Volkswagen Golf cousin, but also the likes of the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Mazda 3 are all in the mix.
But it stands up against the crowd with impressive steering, broad engine options and practicality.
Due to the fact it shares most of its mechanical components with the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3, you can rest assured the Leon is one of the more reliable cars you can get. The engines and gearboxes are well proven, and the build quality is exemplary. So, the SEAT is likely to be a dependable companion.
It has 380 litres of boot space in 5-door hatchback form, but that grows to 620 litres if you choose the Estate. That’s very similar to the Volkswagen Golf. However, the E-Hybrid plug-in hybrids are less spacious in the boot than their conventionally powered stablemates.
If you want to lease a SEAT Leon, you can choose from a range of six different models. The SE is the basic version, with SE Dynamic adding a few extra goodies. Then you can choose whether you want to opt for a racy FR or FR Sport variant, or you’d rather pick a more luxurious Xcellence or Xcellence Lux variant.
Yes, rear parking sensors are standard on every version of the SEAT. Lease a Leon higher up the range and you can add front parking sensors to that list, while range-topping models even get a rear-view camera.
Not only does the Leon have a big boot, but it’s also spacious in the cabin. Those in the front will have loads of space, while those in the back will be perfectly comfortable. Seating four adults is a doddle, so you know there’ll be no problem fitting kids back there.
Sporty styling, a youthful image and a lively driving experience are all factors which have been key to the Leon’s popularity. But customers also flock to lease this car because it’s a mature and well-rounded family car. It ticks all the boxes. It’s a recipe that has served SEAT well and the latest-generation Leon follows that to the letter.
We put our customers at the heart of everything, and our experts are always available if you have any questions about car leasing. When you choose a car, you can also take advantage of our Price Promise guarantee, so you’ll always get the best deal if you choose with us.
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