Seat Leon 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.5 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 Leon consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Leon could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Leon consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Ateca | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Leon engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 1 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1228 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Leon has 40 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Seat Leon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Leon, so Peugeot 308 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 11 200 | |
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