Seat Leon 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 300 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 170 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi S3 | 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 2 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`750 | |
| 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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