Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Leon) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 150 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 900 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 900 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 5 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 587 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 127 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`283 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Seat Leon scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 31 000 | 15 400 | |
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