Kia Cerato 2004 vs Seat Leon 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Kia Cerato is more dynamic to drive. Kia Cerato engine produces 3 HP more power than Seat Leon, but torque is 5 NM less than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Cerato consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato is 2 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 228 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1046 litres | 341 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Cerato (by 705 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.6 metres less than that of the Seat Leon, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`700 kg | 1`775 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`200 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 570 kg | |
| Kia Cerato load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Seat Leon. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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