Looking at getting a new 5dr Leon, either the 1.8TSI FR or 1.4TSI ACT FR. Comparing specs and was slightly confused regarding suspension set-ups. Brochure says
"Rear suspension: Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 150PS and below) / Multi-link rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 180PS and above"
and goes on to say
"FR (in addition to the SE trim) - Sports Suspension"
but from another thread I understand the rear suspension on a 1.4 ACT FR is just a lowered and stiffened version of semi-rigid axle, not the multi-link. Other obvious difference is brake size and engine performance/economy.
I'm coming from an A3 2.0TFSi (Mk1 Leon Cupra prior to that) so the (slightly) better performance of 1.8 is attractive for the £1k premium, but the (claimed) extra 12 mpg of the 1.4 can't be ignored.
Anyone had the same dilemma re which to go for, what did you choose and what swung it ?
I was initially looking at buying a 1 or 2 year old one but after comparing prices with what you can buy for new through a broker its a no-brainer.
Anyone going through process of purchasing either of these and how many weeks delivery are you being quoted ?
"Rear suspension: Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 150PS and below) / Multi-link rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 180PS and above"
and goes on to say
"FR (in addition to the SE trim) - Sports Suspension"
but from another thread I understand the rear suspension on a 1.4 ACT FR is just a lowered and stiffened version of semi-rigid axle, not the multi-link. Other obvious difference is brake size and engine performance/economy.
I'm coming from an A3 2.0TFSi (Mk1 Leon Cupra prior to that) so the (slightly) better performance of 1.8 is attractive for the £1k premium, but the (claimed) extra 12 mpg of the 1.4 can't be ignored.
Anyone had the same dilemma re which to go for, what did you choose and what swung it ?
I was initially looking at buying a 1 or 2 year old one but after comparing prices with what you can buy for new through a broker its a no-brainer.
Anyone going through process of purchasing either of these and how many weeks delivery are you being quoted ?
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