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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Golf V?

1999–2006 vs 2003–2008 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006 · 13 engines · Stella, Signo, Sport, CupraSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →
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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006no listings
Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length4,184 mmLength4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width1,742 mmWidth1,759 mm
Height1,430 mm–1,439 mmHeight1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase2,513 mmWheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–130 mmGround clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume300 l–340 lTrunk volume350 l
Curb weight1,190 kg–1,500 kgCurb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank55 l–62 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1999–2006Production years2003–2008
Body typeHatchback 5-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines13Number of engines10
Power55–165 kW (75–224 hp)Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.8Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra R 225Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed244 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsStella · Trendline
Items in the base trim20 · StellaItems in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim31 · CupraItems in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
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✓
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 · 2
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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Listings0Listings2
Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€3,000
Average pricenot specifiedAverage price€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Golf V?

Length: Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm, SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) 4,184 mm (a 32 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,513 mm. Boot: 350 vs 340 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The most frugal SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf V 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The strongest SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra R 225); the strongest Volkswagen Golf V 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI).

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