SEAT Leon Hatchback 2000-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Avoid main dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good road holding and corners well.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Underpowered for a 1.6.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    At purchase - back to dealer 6 times for same fault.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Basically a VW with a Seat badge.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable comfort - seats too small for tall drivers.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Franchise dealer below average fault-finding capability - Seat customer service ok, but powerless, onus on dealer to resolve problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Faulty idle speed controls sensor - 5 dealer visits to resolve.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No