1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 396 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xantia | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Xantia | Leon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |