In Icon spec it manages 58.9mpg and emits 112g/km, slightly better than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI. Toyota's reputation for building tough, reliable, long-lasting cars is almost legendary, so if a The Seat Leon ST Cupra is a very convincing bit of kit. Priced at £995 more than the five-door Cupra 280 hatch, Seat expects around 15% of forthcoming Cupra sales to be STs. It’s every bit as The PHEVs have an official electric-only range of around 42 miles, which is competitive with the Seat Leon e-Hybrid's, and can do motorways speeds on electricity alone. The 1.5-litre diesel gets However, it will wear down your engine more quickly than regular driving will and uses more gas. Sport mode puts more strain on your engine. Are SEAT Leon good cars? The SEAT Leon is a good all-rounder, with lots of space inside, a comfortable drive and plenty of kit included. We reckon a Golf is better, but then it's also more expensive. The extra weight of the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 means it's very slightly less economical than the hatchback – 40.4mpg versus 42.2mpg. CO2 emissions are also a little higher (161 compared to 153g Despite SEAT and Skoda sharing many parts, Skoda performs slightly better when it comes to owner satisfaction. SEAT Leon reliability. The SEAT Leon was rated 52nd overall out of the 100 models Is seat a reliable car? Most reliable car brands UKView 2+ more. Is SEAT Leon a German car? The SEAT León (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈse.at leˈon], also spelled Leon outside of Spain, (named after the city of León, which also means “Lion” in Spanish) is a hatchback compact car built by the Spanish car manufacturer SEAT since October 1999 Overview. The Seat Ibiza is one of the best small cars you can buy thanks to its tidy handling, roomy interior and low running costs. Go for the 1.0 TSI 95 engine and SE Technology or FR trim to f3Ta.