Seat Leon 2013 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 105 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 19 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2013 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Skoda Octavia 2013 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Seat Leon is 40 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Seat Leon has 210 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.9 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Seat Leon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 8200 | |
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