Fair price
SEAT Leon
2018 Cupra 300 Tsi Semi-auto
PetrolSemi Auto73,054 mi2018
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
£353/mo
£15,190
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· Ruislip
SEAT Leon insurance group
8–36 of 50
Fair price
SEAT Leon
2018 Tsi Cupra Dsg
PetrolSemi Auto73,054 mi2018
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
£358/mo
£15,390
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· Ruislip
Good price
SEAT Leon
2018 Fr Technology Tsi
PetrolManual68,012 mi2018
£200/yr
£225/mo
£9,680
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (143)· West Allotment
Motoring Today score
How good is the SEAT Leon?
67/100
Overall
Reliability51
Running costs85
Safety60
Family & practicality78
Insurance62
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 178,006. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
SEAT Leon market snapshot
How prices compare
73th percentile
On average, about 73% of comparable SEAT Leon listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable SEAT Leon: £9,995.
Based on 3 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
29 days
Comparable SEAT Leon listings typically take around 29 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 3 of our current listings
Typical mileage
71,373 miles
Across our current SEAT Leon stock, mileage ranges from 68,012 to 73,054 miles (median 73,054).
Across 3 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live SEAT Leon listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the SEAT Leon (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 637 recorded variants.
Performance
- 73–305 bhp
- Power
- 4.7s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 155 mph
- Top speed
- 999–1,984 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 0–85 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 8–214 g/km
- CO₂
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 8–36 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,315 mm
- Length
- 1,816 mm
- Width
- 1,450 mm
- Height
- 2,634 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,297 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
- 4★
- Adult
- 4★
- Child
- 3★
- Pedestrian
The SEAT Leon Cupra (07-11) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £10,090
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 e-Hybrid FR 5dr DSG [Driver Assistance Pack]Automatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | 54.3 mpg | 8 | 24 |
| 2.0 TDI EVO 150 FR Sport 5dr DSG [DAP]Automatic | Diesel | 147 bhp | 54.3 - 57.6 mpg | 128 | 22 |
| 1.5 TSI 115 SE 5dr [Driver Assistance Pack]Manual | Petrol | 113 bhp | 45.6 - 50.4 mpg | 127 | 14 |
| 2.0 TDI EVO SE 5dr [Driver Assistance Pack]Manual | Diesel | 113 bhp | 56.5 - 62.8 mpg | 119 | — |
| 1.5 eTSI 115 SE 5dr DSG [Driver Assistance Pack]Automatic | Petrol | 113 bhp | 47.9 - 53.3 mpg | 122 | 14 |
| 1.5 eTSI 115 FR 5dr DSG [Driver Assistance Pack]Automatic | Petrol | 113 bhp | 47.9 - 51.4 mpg | 125 | 15 |
| 2.0 TSI EVO Xcellence Lux 5dr DSGAutomatic | Petrol | 187 bhp | 39.8 - 41.5 mpg | 154 | 23 |
| 2.0 TDI 150 FR Sport 5drManual | Diesel | 147 bhp | 57.6 - 61.4 mpg | 119 | 20 |
| 1.4 eHybrid FR DSG 5dAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 201 bhp | 44.8 - 47.1 mpg | 25 | 23 |
| FR 1.5 eTSI Evo 150PS DSG auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 147 bhp | 44.8 - 48.7 mpg | 131 | 19 |
| FR 1.5 TSI Evo 150PS 5dManual | Petrol | 147 bhp | 44.1 - 48.7 mpg | 132 | 18 |
| 1.5 TSI EVO 150 Xcellence 5dManual | Petrol | 147 bhp | 43.5 - 47.9 mpg | 135 | 18 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many SEAT Leons are currently for sale on Motoring.Today?
- There are 3 SEAT Leons currently advertised for sale on Motoring.Today, updated 7 July 2026.
- What's the cheapest SEAT Leon available right now?
- The most affordable SEAT Leon is a 2019 model with 73,160 miles for £8,280. A representative finance example is £189 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used SEAT Leon?
- Always inspect the service history and review any MOT advisories, which are available on every Motoring.Today listing. Checking for uniform tyre wear can also indicate suspension health.
- Is a used SEAT Leon ULEZ compliant?
- Most petrol SEAT Leons from 2006 onwards, and diesel models from September 2015, are typically ULEZ compliant as they meet Euro 4 and Euro 6 emissions standards respectively.
- What finance options are available for a SEAT Leon?
- You can typically choose between Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). HP means you own the car after all payments; PCP offers lower monthly payments but a final balloon payment to own it. A representative HP example shows a 60-month term with no deposit at 12.9% APR. Finance is subject to status.
- What are the running costs for a SEAT Leon?
- Running costs for a SEAT Leon are generally competitive for its class, with parts and servicing being readily available. Fuel efficiency will vary depending on the specific engine and your driving style.