Seat Leon 2013 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Leon engine produces 25 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | 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 2014 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 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 1 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 855 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6600 | |
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