This entry-level diesel engine serves up more low-down shove than the entry-level petrol, but overall they're on a par for outright performance.

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Today, the resurgent Seat brand is selling better cars than at any time in its history.

In large part, that’s because it is one of the brands owned by the VW Group. Underneath, all of the cars it sells are strongly related to similar models sold by Volkswagen itself, or the likes of Skoda and even Audi. If you are buying a Leon, for example, the hardware will be similar to that of the Golf, Octavia and A3.

But while Seat makes the most of this tie-up to offer everything from city, small and family cars, including estates, through to a full range of SUVs, it also adds in its own slice of character, both with its distinctive styling approach and because its engineers generally tune the cars to deliver sportier handling.

While all of its cars are decent, it is the SUVs that stand out. The Arona and Ateca are among the class leaders and have enjoyed triumphs at the What Car? Awards.

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The entry-level has 16in alloy wheels, air-conditioning, keyless start, cruise control and metallic paint. Upgrading to SE Dynamic is worth the extra though.

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Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Driver/passenger manual seat height adjustment

Body coloured exterior mirrors with integrated LED indicators

Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control

Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation, front side and curtain airbags

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Seat Leon Estate

The Seat Leon Estate combines good interior and boot space with a strong driving experience. We’d recommend the 1.5 TSI 115 engine in SE Dynamic trim, but the 1.5 eHybrid 204 variant is an excellent choice for company car drivers.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

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