Seat Leon 2000 1.6

Seat Leon 2000 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Seat Leon 2000 1.6 has been produced from April, 2000 to October, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Seat Leon 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Seat Leon 2000 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Seat Leon 2000 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

Seat Leon 2000 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Seat real everyday fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Seat Leon fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Seat Leon version with automatic gearbox (Seat Leon 2000 1.6 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.8 seconds later (in 13.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.
Seat Leon 2000

Seat Leon 2000 1.6 technical data

Model: Seat Leon 1.6
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. April ... 2000. October 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 100 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km (28.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.18m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Gross weight: 1200 kg

Seat Leon 2000 1.6 engine APF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Seat Leon 2000 1.6 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen (VW)
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 1 years
Engine also used on Audi A3 Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza

All Seat Leon hatchback [2000 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Seat Leon 2000 1.4 16V Apr 2000 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.6 Apr 2000 — Oct 2000 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.6 Apr 2000 — Oct 2000 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.6 16V Oct 2000 — Sep 2005 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2005 1.6 16V Sep 2005 — Jan 2006 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.8 20V Apr 2000 — Sep 2005 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.8 20V Oct 2000 — Sep 2005 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.8 20VT Apr 2000 — Sep 2005 1.8 Petrol 180 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2002 1.8 20VT Mai 2002 — Mai 2003 1.8 Petrol 210 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2003 1.8 20VT Mai 2003 — Sep 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds

1.8 Petrol 225 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.9 SDi Apr 2000 — Mai 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.9 TDi Apr 2000 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2005 1.9 TDi Sep 2005 — Jan 2006 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2000 1.9 TDi Apr 2000 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2003 1.9 TDi Mai 2003 — Sep 2005 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2001 1.9 TDi Nov 2001 — Sep 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Seat Leon 2001 2.8 V6 4x4 Jan 2001 — Jun 2004 2.8 Petrol 204 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Seat Leon 2000 reviews
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