1999 Kia Avella vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2008 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Avella | Leon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |
