Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Audi A1 | |
| 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 12 cm longer than the Seat Leon, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 587 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 23 litres more trunk space than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Skoda Octavia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`847 | 1`182 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 14 800 | |
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