Seat Leon 2017 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 25 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20 | |
| 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 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: | 4.55 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 587 litres | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
| Seat Leon has 15 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`182 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Seat Leon scores higher in safety tests. The Seat Leon scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 13 600 | |
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