Big 4x4s aren't necessarily that safe. They might annihilate something they hit, but the occupants of the 4x4 still keep moving at the speed the thing was going and are not cushioned by 'crumple zones'. So the answer is to go for what you like driving. If you like to sit a bit higher and are prepared to sacrifice some degree of handling for that, up to you. If you prefer the handling of a lower car, go for one. Leons have two different types of rear suspension. The fully independent FR/Cupra set up rides and handles much better than the twist beam.