2000 Seat Leon vs. 1998 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Seat Ibiza. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1998 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 366 kg more than 1998 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 1998 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Leon | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
