1995 Renault Safrane vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Renault Safrane. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 161 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Safrane. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Renault Safrane | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Safrane | Leon |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2434 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |