Seat Leon 2013 vs Skoda Fabia 2010

 
Seat Leon
2013 - 2017
Skoda Fabia
2010 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP105 HP
Torque: 175 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds10.3 seconds
Seat Leon and Skoda Fabia have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.95.3
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.9 l/100km
The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1020 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway1020 km on highway
760 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 3 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda OctaviaInstalled on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect.
Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive.

Dimensions

Length: 4.54 m4.25 m
Width: 1.82 m1.64 m
Height: 1.45 m1.50 m
Seat Leon is larger, but lower.
Seat Leon is 29 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 17 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 587 litres480 litres
Seat Leon has more luggage capacity.
Seat Leon has 107 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia.
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8501`639
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Skoda Fabia has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 15 4003400
Pros and Cons: Seat Leon has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Skoda Fabia has
  • timing chain engine
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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