The Leon is the safest car SEAT has ever built. It features a Safety & Service system as standard, which contacts the emergency services in the event of an accident. Hi. I'm looking to buy a car, but i can't choose between the SEAT Ibiza Style (full option including sunroof) or the SEAT Leon S Emocion. I've read a few reviews on both cars, yet i can't decide. The Leon costs a bit more, so I'm thinking of the manual (much cheaper). Although the Ibiza has DGS-7 gearbox, I don't mind the manual. Cupra Leon (pictured above): A small hatch and wagon (badged Sportstourer) based on the regular Seat Leon, and designed to compete with the Volkswagen Golf GTI/R, Ford Focus ST and Hyundai i30 N. The Leon e-Hybrid combines a 1.4-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a 12.8kWh battery pack to make it the greenest SEAT Leon you can buy. Fully charged, the e-Hybrid will deliver up to The SEAT Leon was rated highly for reliability in our 2019 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey. Of the owners who responded, 15.6% reported experiencing a problem with their car at least once. All new and used car advice. The Leon Sport Tourer is Seat's first attempt at turning its medium-sized Leon hatchback into an estate car. Launched in 2013 and updated in 2017, the Leon ST shares its engines and many other parts with the Skoda Octavia Estate and VW Golf Estate. Read our road test review to discover whether the ST is for you. The Leon, in comparison, picks up keenly from low revs and delivers a strong, consistent surge of acceleration that makes it substantially faster and more exciting. In our tests, the Seat got from Seat reliability and reputation. Advice. In the title. Looking for my first car for sometime next year and I'm still planning on what to get. maybe 5k budget absolute maximum, but for the time being I'm settled on the. Suzuki Swift. Toyota Yaris. Peugeot 208. Mazda 3. Vauxhall Astra/Corsa. 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. Reliability rating 77.6%. The latest Skoda Octavia is troubled by a broad spectrum of problems, with 49% of owners citing issues with the air-con, bodywork, engine and non-engine electrics Qaih4d.