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Which diesel is best - SEAT Leon or Peugeot 308?

I'm debating between buying a SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI or Peugeot 308.1.6 HDi. There is very little price difference between them (about £500) and I enjoy driving them both. Which one would be best in terms of running costs and reliability in the long term?

Asked on 4 September 2016 by Richard Riley

Answered by Honest John

I'd be more inclined towards the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI which will have the latest low emission EA288 engine, not the controversial EA189 that still hasn't been fixed.

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