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SEAT Leon ST (2014-2020) boot space, practicality and safety

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Practicality rating: 4.1 out of 54.1

Written by James Dennison Published: 6 June 2019

  • Hatchback version received five-star Euro NCAP rating
  • Comprehensive suite of safety technology on offer
  • Much of it is optional, however 

The SEAT Leon Hatchback was given a five-star safety rating by car safety regulators Euro NCAP in 2012, meaning the estate version should offer excellent protection in the event of an accident. Adult occupant protection was rated at 94%, child occupant protection at 92%, pedestrian protection at 70% and level of safety technology at 71%. 

Since 2012 however, an extra suite of optional safety kit has been added to the Leon including: Traffic Jam Assist (where the car will effectively drive itself in low-speed traffic jams), autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, blindspot detection and traffic sign recognition – all of which was added in the 2017 facelift.

This came in addition to exisiting equipment such as lane departure warning, high-beam assist and adaptive cruise control. The Leon ST also boasts seven airbags (two front, two front side, two curtain and one knee) and two Isofix points on the outer rear seats.  

  • Good all-round space in both the front and rear
  • Plenty of available storage space
  • Middle rear seat best suited to children on longer journeys

Up front passenger space is perfectly ample with plenty of legroom and headroom on offer. Hop in the rear seats and it’s much the same story, though just beware that – although it’s an estate – those sat behind very tall front seat passengers may feel the pinch on legroom. The middle rear seat provides enough space for a small child, but adults will find it cramped on anything but short journeys.

According to SEAT, the new Leon ST has 13 additional cubbyholes over the hatchback. That means all-round storage space is plentiful with lots of options for all different items. Up front there’s large door pockets, a capacious armrest and glovebox, plus a useful storage area positioned just below the centre console. 

Rear passengers also benefit from some good-sized door pockets, picnic tables on the back of the front seats and cupholders in the rear armrest.

Roof rails are also standard on all models and available in black on the S trim and silver for SE and FR.

When it comes to luggage space, the SEAT Leon ST is impressive with 587 litres available. With the rear seats folded flat, this expands to 1,470 litres.

The boot has many practical storage options with hooks, compartments and a 12-volt power source available. The rear seats are simple to fold down too, with two simple levers in the boot to pull.

This may be an estate car but it barely feels any more unwieldy than the regular Leon Hatchback. The rear end will stick out a bit if you’ve got a short driveway, however, and bear in mind that parking in small spaces will require a bit of skill – especially if you haven’t specced the optional parking sensors. All-round visibility is nonetheless. 

When it comes to luggage space, the SEAT Leon ST is impressive with 587 litres available. With the rear seats folded flat, this expands to 1,470 litres.

The boot has many practical storage options with hooks, compartments and a 12-volt power source available. The rear seats are simple to fold down too, with two simple levers in the boot to pull.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (15)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Carbon Edition Standard Equipment (17)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
Carbon Edition Optional Equipment (4)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Roof rails
Cupra Standard Equipment (9)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Traction control
Cupra Optional Equipment (11)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Roof rails
  • Sports seats
Cupra Lux Standard Equipment (10)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Traction control
Cupra Lux Optional Equipment (9)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Sports seats
Cupra R Standard Equipment (11)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
Cupra R Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Cupra R ST Standard Equipment (15)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
Cupra R ST Optional Equipment (5)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Space saver spare wheel
FR Standard Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
FR Optional Equipment (9)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Front fog lights
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
FR Black Edition Standard Equipment (13)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
FR Black Edition Optional Equipment
  • n/a
FR Sport Standard Equipment (17)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
FR Sport Optional Equipment
  • n/a
FR Technology Standard Equipment (12)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
FR Technology Optional Equipment (1)
  • Metallic Paint
S Standard Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Traction control
S Optional Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Roof rails
  • Steel wheels
SE Standard Equipment (8)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Rear electric windows
SE Optional Equipment (8)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
SE Dynamic Standard Equipment (10)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
SE Dynamic Optional Equipment (6)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Traction control
SE Dynamic Technology Standard Equipment (12)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
SE Dynamic Technology Optional Equipment (5)
  • Folding rear seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Roof rails
SE Technology Standard Equipment (13)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
SE Technology Optional Equipment (1)
  • Metallic Paint
SE Technology Business Standard Equipment (13)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Parking sensors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
SE Technology Business Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SEZ Standard Equipment (14)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Traction control
SEZ Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Xcellence Standard Equipment (12)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Xcellence Optional Equipment (4)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Traction control
Xcellence Lux Standard Equipment (12)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Folding rear seats
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Rear electric windows
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Xcellence Lux Optional Equipment (4)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Traction control
Xcellence Technology Standard Equipment (11)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
Xcellence Technology Optional Equipment (5)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint

Dimensions

Length 4535mm - 4591mm
Width 1816mm
Height 1431mm - 1459mm
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