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Seat Leon III 1.6 TDI (90 Hp)
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Seat Leon:
The SEAT León , also spelled Leon in some other languages, is a small family car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since October 1999. It is named after the city of León.
The first two León generations used two differing variants of the Volkswagen Group A platform, and shared many components with other Volkswagen Group cars. The third and fourth generation use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform, also used by the Audi A3 Mk3 and Mk4, Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and Mk8 and Škoda Octavia Mk3 and Mk4....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Seat Leon (III). With 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1281 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.6 s). The top speed reaches 178 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Seat Leon III achieved an excellent 5-star Euro NCAP rating, demonstrating strong adult and child occupant protection, making it a safe choice in its segment.
1.6 TDI (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Functional and economical, but performance is modest and can feel sluggish when accelerating quickly.
Fuel Economy
Very good fuel economy, making it a strong contender for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Sharp, attractive styling
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engines
- • Good handling and driving dynamics
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Competitive pricing compared to rivals like the Golf
Cons:
- • Interior materials can feel less premium than some competitors
- • Ride can be firm on sportier trims (e.g., FR, Cupra)
- • Base engines can feel underpowered for some drivers
- • Rear visibility can be somewhat limited
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (1M): October, 2000 - April, 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Seat |
| Model: | Leon |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 TDI (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | October, 2012 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 2750-4800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.3 Hp/l [79mm more] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 1400-2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CLHB, CXXA More details about the engine CLHB, CXXA |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 16.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 178 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.2 kg/Hp, 70.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 179.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1281 |
| Max. weight: | 1800 |
| Max load: | 519 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1210 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 380 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4263 mm mm [79mm more] |
| Width: | 1816 mm mm [74mm more] |
| Height: | 1459 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2636 mm mm [123mm more] |
| Front track: | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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