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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P)?

1999–2006 vs 2005–2012 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006 · 13 engines · Stella, Signo, Sport, CupraSpecifications →Listings →
SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P)2005–2012 · 14 engines · Reference, Stylance, Sport, FRSpecifications →Listings →
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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006no listings
SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P)2005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,184 mmLength4,315 mm
Width1,742 mmWidth1,768 mm
Height1,430 mm–1,439 mmHeight1,450 mm–1,459 mm
Wheelbase2,513 mmWheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–130 mmGround clearance115 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume300 l–340 lTrunk volume341 l
Curb weight1,190 kg–1,500 kgCurb weight1,205 kg–1,410 kg
Fuel tank55 l–62 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1999–2006Production years2005–2012
Body typeHatchback 5-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines13Number of engines14
Power55–165 kW (75–224 hp)Power63–195 kW (86–265 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.8Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra R 225Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 2.0 TFSI Cupra R
Top speed244 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStella · Reference
Items in the base trim20 · StellaItems in the base trim26 · Reference
Items in the top trim31 · CupraItems in the top trim33 · FR
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 10
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P)?

Length: SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P) 4,315 mm, SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) 4,184 mm (a 131 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,513 mm. Boot: 341 vs 340 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P)?

The most frugal SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P) 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P)?

The strongest SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra R 225); the strongest SEAT Leon Mk2 (1P) 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TFSI Cupra R).

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