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SEAT Leon (old)

By:Auto Express team

26 Mar 2008

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leon

Overall Average Rating - 80.61%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 77th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 79th
Build Quality: 78th
Running Costs: 64th
Performance: 20th
Braking: 65th
Ride Quality: 92nd
Handling: 44th
Practicality: 60th
Comfort: 78th
Ease of Driving: 81st

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 21st)

Not a great performance – and it’s mainly due to ride quality. What’s more, patchy build is also a common complaint. At least running costs come in for some praise.

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