2000 Opel Tigra vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2000 Opel Tigra. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 279 kg more than 2000 Opel Tigra. 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, 2012 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Tigra | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Tigra | Leon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2580 mm |
