Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 14 HP less power than Seat Leon, but torque is 110 NM more than Seat Leon. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulia could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Leon) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Giulia) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo Giulia is 9 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 587 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Giulia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`283 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Seat Leon is better rated in child safety tests. The Seat Leon scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 16 400 | |
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