Kia Sephia 1998 vs Seat Toledo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sephia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Toledo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Seat Toledo is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 22 HP less power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Seat Toledo. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 5.0 | |
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The Seat Toledo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sephia could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Seat Toledo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Toledo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Shuma | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sephia is 1 cm shorter than the Seat Toledo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sephia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
692 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 1.1 metres less than that of the Seat Toledo, which means Kia Sephia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Seat Toledo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sephia, so Seat Toledo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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