Seat Altea 2006 vs Seat Leon 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is more dynamic to drive. Seat Altea engine produces 50 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Seat Altea consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Seat Altea over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Altea consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Leon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Seat Altea 2006 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Seat Altea 2006 2.0 engine Seat Leon 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Seat Leon 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.46 m | |
| Seat Altea is 4 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Altea is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 409 litres | 341 litres | |
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Seat Altea has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Seat Altea has 68 litres more trunk space than the Seat Leon. The Seat Leon may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Altea is 0.2 metres more than that of the Seat Leon. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Seat Altea has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Altea, so Seat Altea quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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