Lexus CT 2011 vs Seat Leon 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus CT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Leon) 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 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: | 99 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 71 HP less power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 208 NM less than Seat Leon. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Leon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT and Seat Leon are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
985 litres | 1166 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.3 metres less than that of the Seat Leon. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`845 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 435 kg | 570 kg | |
| Lexus CT load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Seat Leon. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4000 | |
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