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SEAT Leon

SEAT León
Seat Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop Style (III) – Frontansicht, 10. August 2013, Ratingen.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer SEAT
Production Mk1: 1998–2005
Mk2: 2005–2012
Mk3: 2012–present
Assembly Martorell, Spain
Body and chassis
Class Small family car (C)
Body style 3-door hatchback (2013–)
5-door hatchback
5-door estate (2013–)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
Platform Volkswagen Group A platform
Chronology
Predecessor SEAT Exeo (for León ST)
SEAT León Mk1 (1M)
SEAT Leon Cupra Mk1-2.jpg
Overview
Production October 1998–May 2005
Assembly Martorell, Spain
Brussels, Belgium
Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34)
Related Audi A3 Mk1
Audi TT Mk1
Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Volkswagen Bora
Volkswagen New Beetle
SEAT Toledo Mk2
Škoda Octavia Mk1
Powertrain
Engine Petrol engines:
1.4 L I4 16v,
1.6 L I4 8v,
1.6 L I4 16v,
1.8 L I4 20v,
1.8 L I4 20v Turbo,
2.8 L VR6 24v
Diesel engines:
1.9 L I4 SDI,
1.9 L I4 TDI,
1.9 L I4 TDI PD
Transmission 4-speed automatic,
5-speed manual,
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,513 mm (98.9 in)
Length 4,183 mm (164.7 in)
Width 1,742 mm (68.6 in)
Height 1,439 mm (56.7 in)
Kerb weight 1,210–1,628 kg (2,668–3,589 lb)
SEAT León Mk2 (1P)
Seat Leon 1P FR Candyweiß.JPG
Overview
Production May 2005–2012 (2009 facelift)
Assembly Martorell, Spain
Designer Walter de Silva
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
Related Audi A3 Mk2
Audi TT Mk2
Volkswagen Golf Mk5
Volkswagen Golf Mk6
Volkswagen Golf Plus
Volkswagen Jetta Mk5
SEAT Toledo Mk3
SEAT Altea
Škoda Octavia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine Petrol engines:
1.2 L I4 16v TFSI,
1.4 L I4 16v,
1.4 L I4 16v TFSI,
1.6 L I4 8v,
1.8 L I4 16v TFSI,
2.0 L I4 16v FSI,
2.0 L I4 16v TFSI;
LPG engines:
1.6 LPG
Diesel engines:
1.6 L I4 TDI (planned for 2010)
1.9 L I4 TDI,
2.0 L I4 TDI
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed DSG
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length 4,315 mm (169.9 in)
Width 1,768 mm (69.6 in)
Height 1,459 mm (57.4 in)
Kerb weight 1,176–1,375 kg (2,593–3,031 lb)
SEAT León Mk3
Seat Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop FR (III) – Frontansicht, 7. September 2013, Münster.jpg
Overview
Production 2012–present
Designer
Body and chassis
Platform Volkswagen Group MQB platform
Related Audi A3 Mk3
Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Škoda Octavia Mk3
Powertrain
Engine 1.2 L I4 TSI petrol
1.4 L I4 TSI petrol
1.8 L I4 TSI petrol
2.0 L I4 TSI petrol
1.6 L I4 TDI diesel
2.0 L I4 TDI diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,636 mm (103.8 in)
Length 4,228 mm (166.5 in) 3 Door 4,263 mm (167.8 in) 5 Door
Width 1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height 1,446 mm (56.9 in)
Curb weight 1,193–1,261 kg (2,630–2,780 lb)

The SEAT León (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈse.at leˈon]) is a hatchback small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since October 1998.

The first two León generations used two differing variants of the Volkswagen Group A platform, and shared many components with other Volkswagen Group cars. The third generation uses the Volkswagen Group MQB platform, also used by the Audi A3 Mk3, Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and Škoda Octavia Mk3.

The initial SEAT León (Volkswagen Group Typ 1M), launched in 1999, available only as hatchback, and the related saloon version was known as the SEAT Toledo. It was based on the Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform and, as such, shared many components in common with other VW Group models such as the Volkswagen Golf Mk4, Bora and Audi A3. As SEAT's first C-segment model as part of the VW Group, the León Mk1 was marketed as a sportier and cheaper variant of the Golf. To reinforce the sporty image, the vehicle had slightly more aggressive looks. The more expensive versions were equipped with relatively more powerful internal combustion engines, along with firmer suspension to improve handling. In the interior, the dashboard was derived from that of the first-generation Audi A3.


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