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SEAT Leon I Hatchback (1M1) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

The Seat Leon I (1M, 1M1) is a 5-door hatchback that was produced between 1999 and 2006. It debuted at the International Motor Show Germany. In 2001 it won ‘Car of the Year’ in Portugal. It was also named ‘Car of the Year’ by the Polish magazine ‘Auto Swiat’. Do you want to buy high-quality components at reasonable prices? Buy spare parts for Seat Leon I (1M, 1M1) in our online shop. Many products are offered at a discounted price, and if you order spare parts in a kit you’ll also save money on delivery.

Seat Leon I (1M, 1M1) technical specifications

Seat Leon I (1M, 1M1) cars were 4184 mm long, 1742 mm wide and 1457 mm high. They could seat five people. The boot capacity varied from 340–656 litres and there was also a spare wheel well. Due to an enlarged fuel tank, sports versions had a smaller boot capacity of 270 litres.

The front suspension was independent, the rear suspension semi-independent. Both were adapted to sports driving, ensuring excellent handling and steerability.

Ventilated brake discs were installed on the vehicle front axle and solid brake discs on the rear. The body had low drag coefficient of 0.32. This reduced fuel consumption reduction and increased acoustic comfort.

Main versions

20 versions of Seat Leon I (1M, 1M1) were produced during the manufacturing period; 7 with diesel and 13 with petrol engines. Almost all had front-wheel drive, but there were also some versions with all-wheel drive.

The 1.8 20VT Cupra R sports version was the most powerful. It was equipped with a 4-cylinder 20-valve engine with a turbocharger, intercooler and port fuel injection. The engine output was 225 hp. The maximum torque of 280 N⋅m was reached at 2200 rpm. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h took 6.9 seconds. The top speed was 242 km/h. At the same time, fuel consumption in the extra-urban cycle was 6.7 litres per 100 km, 8.9 litres in the combined cycle and 12.6 litres in the urban cycle. The maximum loading capacity was 491 kg.

This version had a 6-speed manual transmission and low-profile 18-inch tyres. Both vehicle axles were equipped with ventilated brake discs.

Leon I (1M, 1M1) trim levels

Depending on the market and production year, Leon I (1M, 1M1) hatchbacks were available in such trim levels as Signo, Stella, Sport, Topsport, Executive, Cupra R, S and others.

Cars with the Executive trim level were equipped with an anti-lock braking system with brakeforce distribution, a differential lock, traction control system, and front and side airbags. A stability control system was available as an optional extra. The sports seats provided excellent back support. They had factory-installed heating and electric adjustment. An audio system, rain sensor, and cruise- and climate-control were also included as standard.