Seat Leon 2009 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Seat Leon) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus CT) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 170 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 71 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 208 NM more than Lexus CT. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Leon could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 Seat Leon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Lexus CT 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon and Lexus CT are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1166 litres | 985 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus CT. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 435 kg | |
| Seat Leon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Lexus CT. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8600 | |
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