A Comprehensive Guide to SEAT Leon Engine Options
The SEAT Leon offers an impressive blend of performance, technology and style. A key factor behind its popularity is the variety of engine options, allowing drivers to choose the right balance between power and efficiency.
Read on below for our guide to exploring the different engine options for the 2024 SEAT Leon and how to make an informed decision about which engine is best for your driving style.
Petrol (TSI) Engines
The petrol range of the SEAT Leon originally started with a 1.0 litre, three-cylinder engine with 108bhp, as of May 2024, this has been replaced with a 1.5-litre TSI four-cylinder petrol with 113bhp and a six-speed manual gearbox. Next is the 1.5-litre eTSI mild-hybrid with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Then, 148bhp TSI and eTSI with a manual and automatic, respectively.
Diesel (TDI) Engines
The SEAT Leon also comes in a 2.0-litre TDI engine offering either 113bhp or 148bhp. This replaces the 1.6-litre diesel engine in the previous model, aimed primarily at delivering good fuel economy on long journeys.
Mild Hybrid (eTSI) Engines
The mild hybrid, or eTSI versions of the SEAT Leon bring even greater efficiency to the compact car. Available in a 1.5-litre petrol unit producing either 85kW or 110kW, with DSG transmission, the mild hybrid adds 48v mild-hybrid technology to the combustion engine.
This allows the Leon to coast with the engine switched off, recover energy under braking and support the engine with electric assistance.
Plug-In Hybrid (e-HYBRID)
The Leon was previously available in a plug-in hybrid version, based around a 1.4-litre petrol engine and an electric motor with a 13kWh battery pack. In May 2024, this was updated to use the 1.5-litre engine in the mild hybrid and petrol models, and the battery pack was upgraded to 19.7kWh.
Choosing The Right Engine for Your Needs
The SEAT Leon offers various engine options, from fuel-efficient hybrids to high-performance petrol engines. No matter your driving needs, the right SEAT Leon engine is out there.
Look at our website today to view our range of SEAT Leon cars available in our Congresbury showroom. Our team can book you in for a test drive and will be more than happy to talk you through the range answering any questions you may have. Get in touch at any time, and thanks to our wide knowledge of the SEAT range, we'll help you pick the Leon engine option.