Ford Galaxy 2015 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Ford Galaxy engine produces 35 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Seat Leon. Despite the higher power, Ford Galaxy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Galaxy consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Galaxy could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Galaxy consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.84 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Galaxy is larger. Ford Galaxy is 30 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 10 cm wider, while the height of Ford Galaxy is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 587 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Galaxy has 287 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. This could mean that the Ford Galaxy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Galaxy is 1.4 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Ford Galaxy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 1`182 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Seat Leon scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Galaxy has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 14 600 | |
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