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There is an excellent thread in the Mk1 Leon FAQ's (1M) 2000-2006 FAQ, titled "210/225 Differences", read that, should have everything you need to know mate. I have the 210 version, my friend has the 225, and i must say there is such a small difference in performance, although i have an induction kit which helps!
hardly any difference in performance, plus some people have mentioned the 210 models have stronger internals which so far have been un proven
Definitely worth checking out that FAQ, would post a link, but I just joined so no URLs for me yet!. Just good info to know, even at a cosmetic level, to see if some unscrupulous person is passing off a 210 to you as a 225 - might not make a diff car wise, but, I'd rather someone was upfront with me... I'm in the market for buying too, and it was just good research to read it all.
the difference isnt just engine though, they also have different mirrors, and steering wheel too lol
very little difference between the two. mainly minor cosmetic differences:
early 210 models have mk4 golf mirrors - as mentioned later 2003 models have teardrop mirrors
the steering wheel in the 225 has a little ring at the top showing the centre of the wheel.
i think the 'cupra' badge in the back in black on 210 and red on 225.
then there are little changes like the shape of the floormat clips!
in the 'differences' thread it mentions something about the diameter of something in the engine being slightly bigger on the 210 (might have been conrods or summat) but i expect would make minimal difference in internal strength.
the main power difference is just the way the car is mapped as standard by seat and any mods and i remap would leave the car at the same power.
hope this helps
early 210 models have mk4 golf mirrors - as mentioned later 2003 models have teardrop mirrors
the steering wheel in the 225 has a little ring at the top showing the centre of the wheel.
i think the 'cupra' badge in the back in black on 210 and red on 225.
then there are little changes like the shape of the floormat clips!
in the 'differences' thread it mentions something about the diameter of something in the engine being slightly bigger on the 210 (might have been conrods or summat) but i expect would make minimal difference in internal strength.
the main power difference is just the way the car is mapped as standard by seat and any mods and i remap would leave the car at the same power.
hope this helps
thats spot on thanks guys
just wanted to know that was just as strong etc as the 225
all i got to do is find one! i found the right one in Scotland talked to the bloke last night all good just about to book me flight to get there so HPI'd it and its a cat D wot a C*nt
So if any one got one for sale
just wanted to know that was just as strong etc as the 225
all i got to do is find one! i found the right one in Scotland talked to the bloke last night all good just about to book me flight to get there so HPI'd it and its a cat D wot a C*nt
So if any one got one for sale
thats spot on thanks guys
just wanted to know that was just as strong etc as the 225
all i got to do is find one! i found the right one in Scotland talked to the bloke last night all good just about to book me flight to get there so HPI'd it and its a cat D wot a C*nt
So if any one got one for sale
I hope you rung him back and told him that!
I have a 210 anyway and I love it. My friend had a 225 and there was no difference in performance or handling that I could tell. Both were evenly matched in every situation we tested them so that's that really.
Oh, his came with a CD player and mine with a tape player and CD auto changer so that wasn't really an issue. I have an iPOD unit in there now anyway.
That will do for me then!!
yep did indeed he didnt know he was nearly in tears on the phone wot you get for not doin a hpi
i get me through work so dont cost me owt and do it if i was geting a £500 banger lol ad never buy a car of the register any way, i work in a body shop and have seen what it takes to right of nearly new car off and they say light front damage ( yeh!)
yep did indeed he didnt know he was nearly in tears on the phone wot you get for not doin a hpi
i get me through work so dont cost me owt and do it if i was geting a £500 banger lol ad never buy a car of the register any way, i work in a body shop and have seen what it takes to right of nearly new car off and they say light front damage ( yeh!)
I didn't notice the steering being any different when driving the 225, nor did my friend when driving my 210.
Luke, the guy didn't even know himself that it was CAT D? How gutting.
Luke, the guy didn't even know himself that it was CAT D? How gutting.
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