SEAT Leon (2000 – 2006) vs Citroën Xsara Coupe (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The SEAT Leon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 167 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 220 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,148 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon
2000 – 2006
|
Citroën
Xsara Coupe
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | France |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2006 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 180 hp | 110 – 167 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 320 Nm | 190 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 17.7 s | 8.0 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 229 km/h | 195 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,183 mm | 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,742 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,120 – 1,293 kg | 1,148 – 1,204 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.