SEAT LEON 1.6 PETROL

martineire

Hi i am thinking about buying a Seat Leon 1.6 petrol but just wondering what are they like on juice? Pros and cons? From any of your experience with them. Cheers

Jimbob 83

1.4 of that engine can get 45mpg if that helps, getting past 42mpg takes concentration tho.

Most people make fun of the VAG 1.4/1.6 16v engines but in fairness they are great cruisers for the size of them

pred racer

My ex-wife has one, and says its quite economical once youre not bootin it.
Not very scientific, sorry:pac:

martineire

Yea i was strongly thinking of getting either the 1.4 or 1.6 petrol in the seat leon or going for a kia ceed 1.4 or 1.6. Which car do ye think would be the better option? Im going for a trade in. i am looking for a 2007 or 2008

Jimbob 83

Tbh if you are set on a small petrol and are gonna be buying a 07/08 i would go with the Kia personally for the warrantee and it is a more focused car for your needs

martineire

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

1.4 of that engine can get 45mpg if that helps, getting past 42mpg takes concentration tho.

Most people make fun of the VAG 1.4/1.6 16v engines but in fairness they are great cruisers for the size of them

I was out at a seat Dealer today and he told me that actually the 1.4 petrol was nearly heaver on juice that the 1.6:eek: Or maybe he was just trying to flog the 1.6

kerten

Edit:I thought you are looking for Pre-2006 models. I would go for 1.4 tsi 122 bhp in that shape.

My perception of this era(pre-2006) of vw petrol engines:

1.4's are not so reliable or powerful
1.6 8v 102 bhp is very old design, thirsty but reliable engine.
1.6 16v 105 bhp is not so reliable
1.8 and 1.8t thirsty but fun

Unabused Leon/Toledo is a fine car if you are ok with design.

Senna

martineire wrote: »

I was out at a seat Dealer today and he told me that actually the 1.4 petrol was nearly heaver on juice that the 1.6:eek: Or maybe he was just trying to flog the 1.6

Sometimes the smaller engine needs to be pushed harder to make reasonable progress, so sometimes in real life and not manufactures figures, the smaller engine is less economical.

Jimbob 83

Senna wrote: »

Sometimes the smaller engine needs to be pushed harder to make reasonable progress, so sometimes in real life and not manufactures figures, the smaller engine is less economical.

I agree, my 1.4 Octavia needs to be driven by the scruff of the neck at times to do the basic things

Every overtake on the Curragh line is an adventure

Larbre34

I like VAG group cars, but that engine is just not good

Get a nice Mk1 Focus 1.6 in Ghia trim with plenty of kit and enjoy the extra space