Comparison: Turning circle Seat Leon vs. competitors 2025
Turning circle is important for city driving, even for a Hatchbacks like the SEAT Leon 1.9 SDI are often used in cities because they offer a lot of practicality for their relatively short length, which in this case is 4184 mm. But their practicality is enhanced by a good turning circle, which makes them easier to manoeuvre even in narrow city streets.Turning circle is measured in meters it takes for the Leon 1.9 SDI to complete a whole circle (diameter). With it’s
length of 4184 mm and
wheelbase of 2511 mm,
the SEAT Leon 1.9 SDI has a turning circle of 10 m. The best turning abilities you can find amongst similar vehicles has Ligier JS 50 Diesel Progress ACT ( ), which is
8 m. For comparison, the wheelbase of the JS 50 Diesel Progress ACT is 0 mm and the length is 4184 mm. On the contrary, the worst-in-class value of 11 m belongs to the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark Eco . It’s wheelbase is 2546 mm and width is 1729 mm.
Seat Leon - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
Seat Leon generationsGeneration year | Turning circle |
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Leon, Model year 1999 (1M) | 10 m |
Leon, Model year 2005 (1P) | 10 m |
Leon, Model year 2009 (1P (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
Leon, Model year 2012 (Leon 5F) | 10 m |
Leon, Model year 2016 (Leon 5F (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
Leon, Model year 2020 (Leon KL) | 11 m |
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Leon, Model year 1999 (1M)
10 m
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Leon, Model year 2005 (1P)
10 m
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Leon, Model year 2009 ) (1P (1. Facelift)
10 m
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Leon, Model year 2012 (Leon 5F)
10 m
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Leon, Model year 2016 ) (Leon 5F (1. Facelift)
10 m
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Leon, Model year 2020 (Leon KL)
11 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1M) from 1999 and last generation (Leon KL) from 2020 is 1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Leon is 10 m.
Variants
Turning circle: Seat Leon variantsVariant name | Turning circle |
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Leon | 10 m |
Leon Cupra | 10 m |
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Leon
10 m
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Leon Cupra
10 m
The turning circle compared to other Seat models
Turning circle: Leon vs. other models by SeatVariant name | Turning circle |
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Ateca | 10 m |
Ibiza | 10 m |
Arona | 10 m |
Leon | 11 m |
Leon Sportstourer | 11 m |
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Ateca
10 m
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Ibiza
10 m
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Arona
10 m
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Leon
11 m
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Leon Sportstourer
11 m
How does the turning circle of the Seat Leon compare to it's nearest competitors?
Turning circle: Seat Leon vs. similar carsCar model | Turning circle |
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Ligier JS 50 2019 | 8 m |
Aixam Sensation 2017 | 8 m |
Aixam Emotion 2020 | 8 m |
Microcar M.Go 2016 | 8 m |
Microcar Dué 2017 | 8 m |
Volvo 340/360 1982 | 9 m |
Casalini M20 2022 | 9 m |
Casalini 550 2022 | 9 m |
Nissan Almera 1995 | 9 m |
Citroen C3 2002 | 9 m |
SEAT Leon 1999 | 10 m |
Rover 25 2000 | 10 m |
Audi A3 1998 | 10 m |
Alfa Romeo 145 1994 | 10 m |
VW Fox 2005 | 10 m |
Renault R20 1976 | 10 m |
KIA Picanto 2004 | 10 m |
VW Golf 1974 | 10 m |
Audi A2 2000 | 10 m |
Citroen Xsara 1997 | 10 m |
Fiat Bravo 1995 | 10 m |
Peugeot 206 1998 | 10 m |
Fiat Brava 1995 | 10 m |
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 | 10 m |
Skoda Felicia 1998 | 10 m |
Renault Clio 2001 | 10 m |
Alfa Romeo 147 2001 | 11 m |
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