SEAT Leon Hatchback 2000-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb kit as standard, very short options list tells its own story

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Reasonable servicing, and mid 40s MPG without too much of an effort

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pleasant enough to drive, but still some way from the class best (Focus)

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good for a diesel, especially when chipped. No avoiding the noise though.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No major probs, just general rattles.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More sporty than the boring Golf it's based on.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pay extra for leather. I didn't, and can get some back pain on longer journeys

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok, but stupid VAG window feature is a weak point.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always very courteous. Car comes back washed every time.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Recall on fuel pump

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes