Current model Seat Leon 1.4 petrol or 2.0 diesel

[Ecosseven]

I'm considering one of these as a replacement for my daily driver. Anyone own or driven one? What are they like to live with.

I would hope for 50MPG from the diesel and 45MPG from the petrol.

SE spec is fine, no need for FR or Cupra models.

[va1o]

Definitely the petrol. Its a sublime engine and suits the new Leon very well. Nippy and responsive (7.9 sec 0-60) but also economical. Far smoother and quieter than the diesel. Go for either the 140PS version which was offered in both SE and FR trims up until recently, or the new 150PS FR only unit. The 125PS is a tad underpowered so would suggest ruling out.

I've got a Golf 2.0 TDI at the moment but if I wasn't doing so many miles I would happily switch to the 1.4 TSI (well actually I'd probably get a Golf R, but you see my point )

[davidc1]

Why have Seat changed the 1.4 from 140 brake , down to the original 125?

[davidc1]

Why have Seat changed the 1.4 from 140 brake , down to the original 125?

[va1o]

davidc1 said:

Why have Seat changed the 1.4 from 140 brake , down to the original 125?

They haven't. It was a VAG wide change to uprate that engine from 140PS to 150PS to match the power of the equivalent 2.0 TDI for the 2015 Model Year.

SEAT UK have then adjusted the models offered here so the 150PS engine is now restricted to FR, with the 125PS version you mention introduced at SE level. This brings it into line with the Golf line up which was always 125PS at S/ SE level and 150PS at GT.

[skahigh]

We have a 150PS 1.4 Leon, don't drive it hard and only averaging 38MPG.

Nice engine and nice car though, I'm pleased with the purchase. The engine is extremely quiet and refined, once or twice when I've started it up and sat in it for a bit I've been unsure whether I have actually started the engine or not.

My only gripe with it is a lack of torque at low revs, if you're in too high of a gear entering a roundabout and put your foot down you don't go anywhere for a couple of seconds.

[davidc1]

Thanks vaio.
U seem to be the Seat guru!

[davidc1]

Thanks vaio.
U seem to be the Seat guru!

[acme]

I've got the 1.4 ACT in the Golf, same as the 150ps in the Seat. It's superb, I was in the same position & test drove back to back with the 2.0TDI, simply no contest in my eyes. So quiet, so smooth & 80kg less over the nose was very noticeable.

Real world (ie not OBC) 43mpg over 7k.

[Ecosseven]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll test drive them both. Heart says petrol, head says diesel.

[skahigh]

Ecosseven said:

Thanks for all the replies. I'll test drive them both. Heart says petrol, head says diesel.

Go for the petrol, economy won't be much worse in the real world and it's much nicer to live with.

[JackReacher]

Ecosseven said:

Thanks for all the replies. I'll test drive them both. Heart says petrol, head says diesel.

You can go with the petrol with heart and head I can't see any reason why someone would choose the diesel over the petrol unless they are doing big motorway miles. The petrol will cost slightly more in fuel, but is offset by lower purchase price.

I've got a 1.4 ACT FR Leon, very impressed with it. We do a decent mileage (20k a year) and worked out it was the cheaper to run than the diesel FR when taking total costs into account. So far it hasn't disappointed, long term average per computer is 44.8mpg, and on daily commute my gf gets an indicated 46-47mpg. Driven carefully on free flowing roads you will get close to 50mpg (and over on occasions). Add this to the smooth, super quiet and refined engine, makes it a no brainer in my opinion.

The car itself is great, loads of kit, good to drive, and nippy with a decent spread of torque.

[Terzo123]

I have the 150 version in an A3,

Good wee engine. We don't do alot of miles, maybe 8k per year, and most of that is around town so our avergae is about 37 mpg. Thats with an average speed of about 18 mph. So lots of stop start driving.

On a run however we get about 44mpg. Would be more but i get bored sitting at 50

[BraveSirRobin]

Echo most of the comments made so far. Diesel if you're doing high mileage, otherwise petrol.
I chose petrol as I don't have a big motorway drive to do every week anymore. Very quiet and doesn't seem any slower than the Bluemotion TDI I had before.