Superprueba: Seat Leon 2.0 TDI / 150 (all measurements)

Few changes were needed to Seat him Leon to remain a compact reference. Rotundo by dynamism, and now their equipment is top-notch. We analyze it thoroughly.

Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 2017, the Spanish car test

When we talk about the Seat Leon comes to mind a car seamless and from basic powertrains, and is multiplying its appeal as we approach higher versions, with the Seat Leon Cupra as the clearest example of one of the most desirable compact sport of the moment. Without going so far, in the case of Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 150 hp at hand we are facing an intermediate version brings, almost equally, large doses of emotion and reason. On the one hand, it has an impeccable frame, combined with a fast but efficient engine, while on the other hand, Plus finish Xcellence It tested is characterized by a touch of class and a level of very interesting equipment.

Grille with chrome elements Seat Leon Xcellence Plus, the 17-inch tires, the smart key and headlights with LED technology are part of the standard equipment nourished this end, the price is equivalent to FR Plus, but it has a more luxurious and comfortable approach. Among the changes, it may be in the case of LED headlights where there has been a significant step forward over because they have greatly improved over the previous model and provide superior visibility, resulting from its greater range and power. Optical groups newly formed, both front and rear, are also responsible for the car cooler aspect, although its redesign has not been too deep.

As for the interior of the new Seat Leon 2017, adopts some refinements such as ambient light in 8 different colors, induction charging for mobile phone-consistent with this technology- and, above all, the possibility of incorporating an information system and art entertainment, similar to that found in the Ateca Seat. Connectivity is something that is gaining special importance in almost all modern car and in the case of Seat Leon, the interaction between our smartphone and the car is very well resolved. In fact, it has given so much importance to this matter which of the two physical buttons that have remained under the touch screen (previously 8), one of which corresponds to Full Link system, with which you access all features enabled protocols MirrorLink, carplay Apple and Android Auto easily and quickly. Of course, by not having shortcuts "physical" the other functions, tasks activate the browser or radio require an additional push.

Seat León 2017: sporty and comfortable

Which certainly highlights the Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 150 hp is at its behavior and driving feel It offered. The accuracy of response and good dosage get all controls, ie address, change, accelerator and brake, make it a car pleasant whatever the type of use we give it, whether the pace is quiet as in really demanding situations. His frame, backed by a remarkable lightness, maintains the type factly to reach speeds cornering authentic athletic, with an amazing facility for the driver. In our case, moreover, optional adaptive dampers contribute their bit and help to bring about the most immediate support, along with an extremely precise aplomada footprint and reducing unwanted movements of the body and getting a great balance between comfort, stability and efficiency.

The electronic aids, meanwhile, are also taradas for greater efficiency, particularly the XDS, what emulates a limited slip differential by selective actuation of the brakes. The result is that you can accelerate in the turn and the front digests power barely a murmur, almost without altering its trajectory in situations where you should see some understeer, without jerks in the direction despite the high torque available. The back rounds it right, making the general reactions of the car are very neutral, but stop being reactive and responding to any demand without hesitation. A level of efficiency not miss the multilink rear suspension of the most powerful engines, except when the floor is not good. He torsional axis It is felt if you had full support of any irregularity, and perhaps this is the only thing that muddies the good performance of the car slightly as an expansion joint or a mere line painted road "conscientiously" they may interfere slightly on a path that would otherwise be drawn with a drawing pen.

The quality bacheo of the Seat Leon It is also noteworthy, and the ride comfort it provides, although the latter is not the reference point of the segment and is committed to a firmer suspension, which brings a touch with true sporting spirit and the bright behavior we have mentioned. Of course, always within perfectly acceptable margins and the ability to select the driving mode "comfort", which filters the road more. In this way they add the known eco, normal, sport and personalized, modifying engine response, steering hardness, electronic aids, regulation speed control active cruise, air conditioning, shock absorbers … The Radio direction is progressive (It is included in a pack with adaptive dampers), Which means that it becomes more direct as you turn the steering wheel more. It is very accurate at high speed -the central area is more desmultiplicada- and when parking, turn a corner or take a hairpin bend, turn the steering wheel less because it is faster. In any case, it has a very conservative moron and does not come to the fore at any time, nor does it require any period of adaptation on our part.

Seat Leon 2.0 TDI engine and performance

Mechanically the Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 150 hp is equally bright. The response TDI engine It is immediate and forceful, very progressive and hard practically all the operating band. Only the push high rate declines, something we can not criticize a Diesel. Result refined and smooth, and dosed very accurately. It is, therefore, very fast acceleration as you can see in our measurements and is very agile overtaking maneuvers, and that has long developments change more focused on achieving efficiency. The braking is also excellent, by distances and pedal feel, while being acoustically sound shows very well insulated and no wind noise is perceived only at high speed, only the tread. Weight, too, is contained, based on the MQB platform Volkswagen group.

BENEFITS	Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Acel. 0-100 km / h	8.12 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	29,4 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	6.34 s
Loudness 100 km / h	68 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	69.7 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	70.6 m
Weight scale	1,352 kg

Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 150PS: consumption

As for consumption, this engine 2.0 TDI is also the most efficient. Eco mode and effective Stop / Start system help achieve lower real spending on road and city to an engine, already, has always proven to be very little gastón on all models tested the VW Group. In its favor, as we have said, its lightness.

CONSUMPTION	Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 150 hp
Consumption city	6.0 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	4.8 l / 100 km
average consumption	5.3 l / 100 km

Seat León 2017: your space

Accompanying dynamic qualities as good as usual in Seat, We find a driving position in the new León 2017 that has hit, with excellent seats and a complete regulation bill in which no lack lumbar support adjustment. Both inside access, levels of habitability as you can see in the table with our measurements, are more than adequate in relation to the size of the car. And the new León measured 4.28 meters, a measure contained enough against a new batch of longer compact. The trunk, meanwhile, is in the middle of the segment capacity, emergency spare wheel located under the floor and very usable forms. The floor also may be placed at two different heights.

SPACE	Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 150 hp
front width	142 cm
rear width	134 cm
front height	95-101 cm
rear height	96 cm
Legroom	81 cm
Trunk	390 liters