Hyundai i30 2017 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 15 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Leon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 4 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 587 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
| Hyundai i30 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Hyundai i30 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`182 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Seat Leon scores higher in safety tests. The Seat Leon scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 14 800 | |
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