Which is the faster car, I have the leon fr cr 170 my mate has a fabia vrs, both standard, was behind him last night and it looked quite fast, im hoping my leon is quicker!!!!!
I know the Leon is quicker than an Octavia but probably a little heavier than a fabia. I would say it comes down to the driver ultimately for corners but straight line speed pretty even.
Actually just realised the VRS is 1.4tsi petrol???????
He would have you straight line easily 180 petrol - 170 derv race him 30-70 and i think you would have him through those speeds. Quick map tho and you would have him and better fuel economy
Fabia is way faster, especially in 'S', it's insane. The Leon is a better tourer and in FR SC has better suspension.
In 'D' the Fabia gives better fuel consumption and still better performance than the Leon.
Tony
If it is a mk2 Vrs, the 1.4tsi one, then it will be much quicker I'm afraid. The combination of DSG and the supercharged and turbocharged little engine is deeply impressive. Add to that the lighter weight of the Fabia and they are rapid little motors. Both of my brother in laws have had one and they are very quick.
However, whilst quick, they are a little sterile. Probably the gearbox that does it.
But then a mapped Vrs would have the mapped FR. Apples and oranges and all that. I didn't think the fuel consumption was that bad, I know on a long drive mid 40's is realistic. That is over 10mpg more than I can get haha!
Despite all the performance, I wouldn't buy a 1.4tsi for the reliability issues, the lack of character and the lack of manual gearbox. The new 1.8tsi Ibiza Cupra / Polo Gti on the other hand... Could be tempted....
Back to stock for this comparison http://www.zeperfs.com/en/duel1489-3286.htm
Not sure about the relevance of these things anymore, but hey ho. Like you say, it's the Internet.
I do have to say though that I highly doubt a leon with a 2.0 diesel weighs within a 70kg of a Fabia with a 1.4 petrol, even if it is a DSG!
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