Lexus IS 2002 vs Seat Leon 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 50 HP more power than Seat Leon, but torque is 55 NM less than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.2 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (Lexus IS) 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: | 4.50 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Lexus IS is 18 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.7 metres less than that of the Seat Leon, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`870 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`290 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 440 kg | 570 kg | |
| Lexus IS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 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 (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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