Carsieve SEAT Leon 5F 1.8 TSI, 180 PS, 6-speed manual (2012–2016)
- Power
- 180 PS (132 kW)
- Engine codes
- CJS
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2012–2016
- Running cost per month
- €421
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €9,800
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide SEAT Leon III (2012-2020): known problems and buying guide
Check the airbag recall and the DQ200 gearbox first. Ask for proof of the EGR and DPF care on diesels.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver airbag recall (69EC) | Leon built 2012 to 2017 | Not applicable (recall) | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| EA211 coolant regulator housing leak | 1.4 and 1.5 TSI (EA211) | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Camshaft adjuster recall (15H1) | 1.2 TSI, model years 2014 and 2015 | Not applicable (recall) | Free (recall, Austria, 2019) | Generation guide |
| Cold judder in first gear (manual) | 1.5 TSI with manual gearbox | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Airbag recall (69EC). Give the VIN to a SEAT dealer. Bad result: the recall is still open. Built 15 June 2012 to 6 September 2017.
- Cooling pressure test (EA211 1.4 and 1.5 TSI). Ask a garage for a cooling system pressure test. Bad result: the pressure drops, or the coolant level keeps falling.
- Camshaft recall (15H1). Give the VIN to a SEAT dealer. Bad result: the camshaft adjuster has not been replaced on a 2014 or 2015 1.2 TSI.
- 1.5 TSI judder (manual). Pull away from cold in first gear at low speed. Bad result: judder that comes back after a software update. Ask for the software update record.
Running costs
| Operational | €191 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €109 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €121 |
| Total per month | €421 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €65 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 65
- 25th percentile
- €8,100
- Median price
- €9,800
- 75th percentile
- €11,990
- Median mileage
- 134,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2015
- Dealer share
- 38.5%
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Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | – | – |
| 2017 | 2 | – | – |
| 2016 | 16 | €11,990 | 110,000 km |
| 2015 | 12 | €9,200 | 145,042 km |
| 2014 | 22 | €9,200 | 131,900 km |
| 2013 | 9 | €7,700 | 167,816 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 65 | €9,800 | €8,100 – €11,990 | 134,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 65 | €9,800 | €8,100 – €11,990 | 134,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 3 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop FR | 180 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2012–2016 | €421 |
| Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop FR | 180 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2013–2016 | €427 |
| Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop FR | 180 PS | Estate | 5 | 2013–2016 | €413 |