Seat Leon ST 2018 running costs in Germany

Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2018 Seat Leon ST: 4.1–4.4 L/100km, 102–108 g/km CO₂. At Germany prices (€2.24/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €1,476 — €0.10 per kilometre.

Official figures — 2018 Seat Leon ST

Fuel typesPetrol · Diesel
Official consumption4.1–4.4 L/100km
CO₂ (official)102–108 g/km
Configurations in source data2
Data sourceUK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP)

What it costs to run in Germany

Petrol (4.4 L/100km)€1,476/year
HU/AU (TÜV)€160/year
Typical annual road tax€180/year
Estimated annual running cost€1,816/year ≈ €151/month

Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Germany prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €2.236/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

How it compares with other petrol cars in Germany

The average petrol car in our Germany dataset uses 7.9 L/100km. The 2018 Seat Leon ST uses 4.4 L/100km — about 44.3% less than that average, or roughly €1,174 saved a year at 15,000 km.

2018 Seat Leon ST — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Petrol4.4 L/100km102 g/km1 versions · NEDC · median 64 mpg (UK)
Diesel4.1 L/100km108 g/km1 versions · NEDC · median 69 mpg (UK)

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.