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SEAT Leon Lease Deals | Petrol & Plug-in Hybrid | FVL

The SEAT Leon is a five-seat family car offered as a hatchback or an estate, with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol or a 201 bhp plug-in hybrid. This page explains the body styles, powertrains and specification choices so you can pick the right version before you look at the deals.

SEAT LEON Estate SEAT LEON Hatchback

SEAT LEON HATCHBACK 1.5 TSI 115 SE 5dr [DAP]

From £241.22 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON ESTATE 1.5 TSI 115 SE 5dr [DAP]

From £274.52 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON HATCHBACK 1.5 TSI 115 FR 5dr [DAP]

From £278.92 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON HATCHBACK 1.5 eTSI 115 SE 5dr DSG [DAP]

From £286.90 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON HATCHBACK 1.5 TSI 115 SE Dynamic 5dr [DAP]

From £296.40 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON ESTATE 1.5 TSI 115 SE Dynamic 5dr [DAP]

From £297.82 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON HATCHBACK 1.5 TSI 150 FR 5dr [DAP]

From £299.93 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON HATCHBACK 1.5 eTSI 115 SE Dynamic 5dr DSG [DAP]

From £307.31 per month inc. VAT

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SEAT LEON ESTATE 1.5 eTSI 115 SE 5dr DSG [DAP]

From £319.16 per month inc. VAT

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The SEAT Leon is a five-seat family car sold as a hatchback or an estate, with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol or a plug-in hybrid. The hatchback measures about 4.37 metres long, so it's roomy inside without being awkward in a multi-storey.

It suits drivers who want a conventional family car rather than an SUV: a low driving position, a boot between 270 and 620 litres depending on the version, and running costs that stay sensible. Road testers consistently rate its rear-seat space and its composure on a motorway.

The choice is straightforward. Pick the body first, then decide between petrol and plug-in hybrid, then match the specification to what you actually use.

SEAT Leon FR Black Edition plug-in hybrid hatchback in desire red, front three-quarter view
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

SEAT Leon key facts

Body stylesHatchback, Estate
PowertrainsPetrol, Plug-in hybrid (114–201 bhp)
Seats5
Boot270–620 litres
Economy (WLTP)47.9–55.4 mpg
Braked towingup to 1,700 kg
Manufacturer warranty3 years / 60,000 miles
Euro NCAP5 stars

Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.

About the SEAT Leon

The Leon is SEAT's family hatchback and estate, and the current car is the fourth generation, on sale in this form since 2020. It's the brand's mainstream family offering, sitting alongside SEAT's SUVs.

Reviewers tend to say the same things about it: handsome, spacious in the back, pleasant rather than thrilling to drive, and let down slightly by touch-sensitive climate controls. The interior is shared in spirit with other VW Group cars, which is no bad thing for build quality.

Every version seats five and comes with a three-year or 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty, and the Leon holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating. Boot space runs from 270 litres in the smallest-booted version up to 620 litres in the roomiest.

Leon body styles

Two shapes, same car underneath. The hatchback is the shorter, easier-to-park option; the estate stretches the body to 4.64 metres and adds a much larger load area. Both seat five and share the same width and turning circle, with a very similar wheelbase.

Hatchback

At 4.37 metres long with a 10.8-metre turning circle, the Leon hatchback is the town-friendly choice. Boot space runs from 270 to 380 litres with the rear seats up, depending on which powertrain you pick.

Estate

The Leon Estate is 4.64 metres long and carries 470 to 620 litres behind the rear seats. You give up a little parking convenience; you gain a genuinely useful, square load bay for prams, dogs and luggage.

Why lease a SEAT Leon?

Because the standard kit list covers the things most drivers would otherwise pay extra for, and because a family car on a fixed monthly rental is easy to budget for. Safety and assistance equipment is standard across the range.

Every Leon has keyless entry and start, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio, voice control, front and rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and an electric parking brake.

On safety, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist and traffic sign recognition are fitted to every version. The five-star Euro NCAP result breaks down as 88% for adult occupants, 86% for children, 81% for vulnerable road users and 77% for safety assist. Towing capacity reaches up to 1,700 kg braked on the plug-in hybrid.

SEAT Leon FR Black Edition plug-in hybrid estate in graphene grey, front three-quarter view from the passenger side
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

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Which Leon powertrain is right for me?

Two choices: a 1.5-litre turbo petrol, or a plug-in hybrid using the same 1.5-litre engine with a 25.8 kWh battery. Both drive the front wheels. The petrol is the simpler car; the hybrid rewards you only if you can plug it in.

SEAT Leon FR Black Edition petrol hatchback in midnight black, rear three-quarter view
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

Petrol

The 1.5-litre turbo produces 114 to 148 bhp depending on the version, with a manual or automatic gearbox and official economy of 47.9 to 55.4 mpg. Nothing to plug in, nothing to think about - the sensible default if your mileage is mixed or you park on the street.

Plug-in hybrid

The plug-in hybrid pairs the 1.5-litre engine with a 25.8 kWh battery (20.0 kWh usable) for 201 bhp and 0-62 mph in 7.7 to 7.9 seconds, automatic only. At 11 kW it charges from empty to full in 2.5 hours on the best version. It suits company car drivers and anyone with home charging; without a plug, you're carrying the battery for nothing. Our electric and hybrid leasing guides go into the detail.

SEAT Leon at a glance

Manufacturer figures by powertrain; exact values vary by version.
PetrolPlug-in hybrid
Boot380–620 litres270–470 litres
Power114–148 bhp201 bhp
Seats55
0–62 mph8.4–10.7 s7.7–7.9 s
Braked towing1300–1500 kg1700 kg
Economy (WLTP)47.9–55.4 mpg–
Battery–25.8 kWh

Which Leon trim should I choose?

Specification varies from version to version, and the trim available on any given Leon is shown on the individual deal rather than fixed across the range. The good news is that the core equipment doesn't change with it.

SEAT Leon FR Sport plug-in hybrid estate in fiord blue, front view
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

Keyless entry and start, the digital instrument cluster, smartphone mirroring, parking sensors front and rear, and the full safety suite are fitted to every Leon, whichever version you end up with. So the specification decision is mostly about appearance, wheels and creature comforts rather than whether the car is properly equipped.

Five paint colours are offered across the range: desire red, fiord blue, glacial white, graphene grey and midnight black. Insurance groups run from 14 to 21 on the petrol and 24 to 25 on the plug-in hybrid, which is worth checking before you commit.

Before you order, read the specification on the deal itself rather than assuming - it's the single most common thing customers come back to us about. Our guide to choosing your car covers how to weigh spec against term and mileage.

Similar cars to consider

If the Leon is close but not quite right, the CUPRA Leon is the sportier take on the same car, the Volkswagen Golf is its closest relative, the Škoda Scala is the practical alternative and the Ford Focus covers similar ground. More options sit on our SEAT leasing page.

Volkswagen Golf petrol hatchback, front three-quarter viewVolkswagen Golf
From £238.67 a month
CUPRA Leon plug-in hybrid hatchback, front three-quarter viewCUPRA Leon
From £308.80 a month
Ford Focus petrol hatchback, front three-quarter viewFord Focus
From £442.42 a month
Peugeot 308 petrol hatchback, front three-quarter viewPeugeot 308
From £313.19 a month
Image for illustration purposes only. The actual vehicle and specification may differ.

SEAT Leon FAQs

Yes. It seats five, holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating with 86% for child occupant protection, and reviewers consistently single out its rear legroom as better than you'd expect from a car of this size. The estate adds the bigger boot.

It depends on the body and the powertrain. The hatchback holds 270 to 380 litres with the rear seats up; the estate holds 470 to 620 litres. Plug-in hybrid versions sit at the lower end because the battery takes up space under the floor.

It will run without charging, using the petrol engine, but you lose the point of it. The 25.8 kWh battery charges from empty to full in 2.5 hours at 11 kW on the best version, or 10-80% in 26 minutes at a 50 kW rapid charger. No home or workplace charging? Take the petrol.

Some versions can. Braked towing capacity across the range runs from 1,300 kg up to 1,700 kg, with the 1,700 kg figure applying to the plug-in hybrid. Check the limit for the exact version you're ordering, and remember a towbar has to be specified before build.

Three years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, plus a three-year paintwork guarantee and a 12-year anti-corrosion guarantee. The plug-in hybrid battery is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles, guaranteeing 70% of capacity. On a typical lease term you'll be inside the warranty throughout.

It depends entirely on what's available at the time. Rentals move as stock, terms and mileage change, so the cheapest version this week may not be the cheapest next month. The live SEAT Leon deals below show what we can arrange today, and our team can check anything you don't see listed.

Specifications from SEAT's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before ordering.

Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.

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