Barcelona v/s Swindon

07/57 SEAT Leon TFSi FR for £12,495 or 07/57 Honda Civic Type R GT for £13,995. Which one would you choose?

Asked on 19 September 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Very interesting decision. The Leon is geared at 25mph per 1,000rpm in 6th, while the Type R is geared at about 20mph per 1,000rpm. So if you regularly do distances the Leon will be much more relaxed on the motorway, and will be more economical: 30 – 35mpg v/s 20 – 25mpg for the Type R. Depending on the wheels and tyres on the Leon, the Type R may also be stiffer, with harder ride. And has two doors v/s four, so isn’t as good for carrying passengers. But the Type R engine is chain cam and the Leon belt. Hope that helps you decide.

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