Peugeot 408 2017 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Peugeot 408 and Seat Leon have the same engine power, but Peugeot 408 torque is 10 NM less than Seat Leon. Peugeot 408 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.8 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 408 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 408 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1160 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4, Peugeot 5008 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Ateca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 408 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
| Peugeot 408 is 15 cm longer than the Seat Leon, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 408 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 587 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 408 has 27 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. This could mean that the Peugeot 408 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 408 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Peugeot 408 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 15 400 | |
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