Seat Leon 2009 vs Seat Ibiza 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Seat Leon and Seat Ibiza have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.2 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Leon consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Leon could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Seat Leon is larger. Seat Leon is 9 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 8 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1166 litres | 430 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Seat Leon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Leon (by 736 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.2 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`898 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`225 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 578 kg | 440 kg | |
| Seat Leon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Seat Ibiza. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Seat Leon scores higher in safety tests, but Seat Ibiza is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
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