Seat Leon 2005 Hatchback

This generation of Seat Leon has been produced from September, 2005 to January, 2009. We can provide information about 14 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Seat is available with seven petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 2.0 litres and power of from 85 to 240 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.0 litres and power of from 105 to 170 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (10 versions), as well as automatic (4 versions) gearbox.

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Seat Leon 2005 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.4 to 8.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.2 to 6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Seat Leon 2005 hatchback petrol engine version is Seat Leon 1.8 TFSI, consuming 7.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Seat Leon 2005 hatchback diesel - Seat Leon 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Seat Leon real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +11% for petrol engines and +15% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Seat Leon modification.

Seat Leon 2005 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 176 to 202 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 141 to 161 grams per kilometer. From Seat Leon with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Seat Leon 1.8 TFSI which produces an average of 176 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Seat Leon diesels least CO2 distributes Seat Leon 1.9 TDI - 141 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.4 seconds has Seat Leon Cupra 2.0 TFSI version, conversely the tardiest one is Seat Leon 1.9 TDI reaching this speed only in 11.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 247 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 240 hp version (Seat Leon Cupra 2.0 TFSI).

Lenght of Seat Leon is 432 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Seat Leon is about 2 cm longer than Honda Civic hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Focus hatchback. Seat Leon gross weight is from 1200 to 1400 kg (depending on modification), which is about 30 percent lighter than the average for this age and class. Seat Leon trunk space is 341 litres.

This Seat is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2600 €. According to user reviews, average Seat Leon repair costs are 850 € per year. Users calculated Seat Leon 2005 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 55%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Seat Leon for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Seat Leon prices and costs.

Seat Leon modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Seat Leon 2006 1.4 16V Jun 2006 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 85 HP - Manual (5)
Seat Leon 2005 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Leon 2007 1.8 TFSI Jun 2007 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Leon 2005 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Seat Leon 2007 1.9 TDI Jun 2007 — Jan 2009 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Leon 2005 2.0 FSI Sep 2005 — Jun 2007 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Leon 2006 2.0 FSI Jan 2006 — Jan 2009 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Leon 2005 2.0 TFSI Sep 2005 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 185 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Leon 2006 2.0 TFSI Jun 2006 — Jan 2009 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Leon 2006 2.0 TFSI Jun 2006 — Jan 2009 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Leon 2006 Cupra 2.0 TFSI Nov 2006 — Jan 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

2.0 Petrol 240 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Leon 2005 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Seat Leon 2005 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
Seat Leon 2006 2.0 TDI Jun 2006 — Jan 2009

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6)

Seat Leon safety

During safety testing Seat Leon has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Seat Leon is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Seat Leon got three stars.

Seat Leon prices

Seat Leon 2005 - 2009 hatchback price in Latvia is from 1600 € to 4700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Seat Leon price is entirely high - Seat Leon is approximately for 17 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2005 - 2009 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Seat Leon 2008 price 1900 € 3200 € 4700 €
Seat Leon 2007 price 2000 € 2700 € 3200 €
Seat Leon 2006 price 1800 € 2300 € 2900 €
Seat Leon 2005 price 1600 € 2100 € 2600 €

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Seat Leon reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Seat Leon reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2020 defects were detected in an average of 29.2 percent of Seat Leon of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 29.5%.

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Seat Leon 2005 hatchback features (options)

Percentage of Seat Leon with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
74%
Climate control
71%
Metallic paint
54%
Tire pressure control
47%
Adjustable steering wheel
46%
Cruise control
37%
Rain sensor
32%
Heated seats
22%

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Seat Leon reviews

Seat Leon 2006 Hatchback Petrol 2.0 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2017 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:100`000 kilometers (3 years)
Average fuel consumption: 20.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 2600 € (~ 866 € per year)
Total car rating:
5
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   female, age 24
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