2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 147 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Sportage | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Sportage | Leon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |