Seat Leon or Vauxhall Astra?
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Hi, I've just recently joined because I need car advice? I am looking to get a new company car, and have been offered a Seat Leon Cupra R or one of the new Vauxhall Astra's. DOes anyone have either, or have any advice on which to go for. I know very little about these cars I'm afraid. Any help woud be brilliant.
ive actually just ordered my car today a new astra sri 1.6 5d. I would have gone for a leon, but couldnt afford the deposit (im getting the astra through motability scheme) Did go and sit in the leon and ibiza though, just for a nosey around them and ive got to admit, the astra felt much more comfy and safe.
Although the leons dash was alot simpler looking than the astra.
Because i couldnt test drive the leon i cant give u advice on that aspect and i dont really know the difference when a car drives smoother (just passed my test today aswell, so they all feel the same to me haha)
the decision is down to the driver as you will be the one driving it and im sorry i couldnt give u more info than i have
Although the leons dash was alot simpler looking than the astra.
Because i couldnt test drive the leon i cant give u advice on that aspect and i dont really know the difference when a car drives smoother (just passed my test today aswell, so they all feel the same to me haha)
the decision is down to the driver as you will be the one driving it and im sorry i couldnt give u more info than i have
Can you clarify exactly what car we are talking about ?
There is no Leon Cupra R in the current body style. In the Mk1 Leon they had the Cupra and Cupra R - Cupra was the "warm" hatch, the Cupra R the "hot" hatch.
When the new one came out they dropped the "R" so the Cupra is the "hot" hatch and the "FR" is the "warm" hatch.
The new Astra has limited range at the moment, 5 door only, hottest engine is a 1600 turbo.
There is no Leon Cupra R in the current body style. In the Mk1 Leon they had the Cupra and Cupra R - Cupra was the "warm" hatch, the Cupra R the "hot" hatch.
When the new one came out they dropped the "R" so the Cupra is the "hot" hatch and the "FR" is the "warm" hatch.
The new Astra has limited range at the moment, 5 door only, hottest engine is a 1600 turbo.
Based on previous experience of both cars in various levels of spec and engine, but not the exact new models you are refering to, I'd say the Leon 100%.
It seems a much more superior product all round in my opinion.
If you compare the two cars in the used car market based on similar engine, spec, and like for like age/mileage the Leon is a fair bit more expensive. That alone has to tell you something?
It seems a much more superior product all round in my opinion.
If you compare the two cars in the used car market based on similar engine, spec, and like for like age/mileage the Leon is a fair bit more expensive. That alone has to tell you something?
Edited by kentmotorcompany on Friday 9th April 22:10
I'm waiting on a Leon FR company car, delivery confirmed for 5th of July apparently. I've inherited a 2007 Astra 5dr from my predecessor
I'm surprised anyone offers a Cupra R as a company car, it'll cost them a fortune to lease and the tax will be expensive. Much less that they offer you an Astra as an alternative.
What i can tell you is - my Astra that i've been driving for 2 months is f
king rubbish and has proved the fact that vauxhalls are st. bits keep falling off it and it sounds like a van.
You are being offered two very different cars so i can only assume you are on school holidays and should be revising
I'm surprised anyone offers a Cupra R as a company car, it'll cost them a fortune to lease and the tax will be expensive. Much less that they offer you an Astra as an alternative.
What i can tell you is - my Astra that i've been driving for 2 months is f
king rubbish and has proved the fact that vauxhalls are st. bits keep falling off it and it sounds like a van.You are being offered two very different cars so i can only assume you are on school holidays and should be revising
Crafty_ said:
Can you clarify exactly what car we are talking about ?
There is no Leon Cupra R in the current body style. In the Mk1 Leon they had the Cupra and Cupra R - Cupra was the "warm" hatch, the Cupra R the "hot" hatch.
When the new one came out they dropped the "R" so the Cupra is the "hot" hatch and the "FR" is the "warm" hatch.
The new Astra has limited range at the moment, 5 door only, hottest engine is a 1600 turbo.
sorry, FAILThere is no Leon Cupra R in the current body style. In the Mk1 Leon they had the Cupra and Cupra R - Cupra was the "warm" hatch, the Cupra R the "hot" hatch.
When the new one came out they dropped the "R" so the Cupra is the "hot" hatch and the "FR" is the "warm" hatch.
The new Astra has limited range at the moment, 5 door only, hottest engine is a 1600 turbo.
d3dna said:
Are you talking of the new Leon Cupra R or the old version?
My personal opinion is the LCR, I am slightly biased towards the VAG range though
It's obviously a non question though. Why would a company offer a "hot" hatch against a fMy personal opinion is the LCR, I am slightly biased towards the VAG range though
king crap stbox normal hatch that doesnt even offer a car that isn't even "warm"?This guy is on study leave i reckon
I'm pretty sure we'll see a picture of him sat on a Bentley with his auntie soon
Edited by DP83 on Friday 9th April 22:28
Crafty_ said:
Can you clarify exactly what car we are talking about ?
There is no Leon Cupra R in the current body style.
Of course there isn't.There is no Leon Cupra R in the current body style.
http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_cont...
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I'd plump for the Astra. Purely because the new Leon is ood looking in an MPV way, interior quality is dubious and the dash materials, design and quality is a clanger.
New Astra is a good choice, just get a good spec and colour. Interior quality is really very good for a Vauxhall, but it can look really poor in the wrong spec/colour from the outside.
New Astra is a good choice, just get a good spec and colour. Interior quality is really very good for a Vauxhall, but it can look really poor in the wrong spec/colour from the outside.
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