How much is a 2021 Seat LeonPlug-in Hybrid worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Seat LeonPlug-in Hybrid on the Irish used-car market is around €21,995, based on 9 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Seat Leon depreciate per year?

A Seat Leon loses roughly 13.5% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2021 Seat Leon from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 Seat LeonPlug-in Hybrid?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 Seat LeonPlug-in Hybrid using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Seat Leon2021

Plug-in Hybrid

€19,999ROI listing median

13 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€19k – €22k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 1h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€19,999

private sale ~€17,535 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€13,647 – €16,571

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

110k km

typical 101k km

Days listed

13d

avg on market · demand 79/100

AI Market Summary

Strong plug-in hybrid appeal: low tax, cheap running costs on electric commutes, and respectable petrol fallback for longer trips.
Fairly priced for age and mileage; market is stable with quick turnover (13 days average), suggesting balanced supply-demand in Ireland.
Battery degradation is real by now—expect 5–15% range loss from original specs; DSG shuddering during gear changes is a known weak spot on this generation.
Before buying, have a pre-purchase diagnostic run on the battery state-of-health and test DSG response during low-speed driving and EV-to-petrol switchover.
Check door seals and interior for damp or corrosion; water ingress is common and can cascade into expensive electrical faults if ignored.

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Analysis & Insights

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Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

114 bhp

116 PS

Torque

250 Nm

184 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.6s

121 mph top

Engine

1.4L

1400 cc

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

67.3 mpg

Urban

58.9 mpg

Extra urban

72.4 mpg

Fuel tank

50L

Dimensions

Length

4.55m

4549 mm

Width

1.82m

Height

1.45m

Wheelbase

2.64m

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 13E

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Seat Leon 2021

Reliability

3/5

The 2021 Seat Leon PHEV is a practical family car with decent build quality, but PHEV ownership brings complexity and higher maintenance costs than petrol equivalents. Real-world fuel consumption is significantly worse than WLTP claims if not regularly charged at home; the 1.4 TSI petrol engine and 6-speed DSG are generally reliable, but the battery management system and charging components require careful monitoring.

Known issues

Battery capacity degradation over time (5-15% loss by 50,000 miles not uncommon) reduces EV range and fuel economy benefits
DSG gearbox shuddering or hesitation at low speeds, particularly during electric-to-petrol transitions
Water ingress into door seals and poor drainage leading to interior moisture and electrical gremlins
Charging port intermittent contact issues causing slow or failed charging sessions
12V auxiliary battery drain when PHEV systems fail to manage charging cycles properly
High-voltage battery connector corrosion in damp Irish climate, affecting performance and safe mode warnings

Good for

Spacious interior and boot (not compromised as much as some PHEVs due to battery placement)
Smooth electric running for short commutes (30-50 km real-world WLTP range at 2021 spec) if charged daily
Spirited petrol performance when needed (150 PS combined output)
Good equipment levels and user interface typical of VW Group platform

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