With its punchy drivetrain and stylish good looks, the Seat Leon is a worthy alternative to the Audi A3 Sportback and the Volkswagen Golf.
The updated Volkswagen Golf, with its new 1.0-litre engine, takes on the Ford Focus and Seat Leon in an attempt to reclaim its title as the best hatchback in the world.
It may pack a smaller engine than before, but the Seat Leon ST proves that you can make meaningful downsizing progress without compromise.