2001 Buick Century vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Century weights approximately 182 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
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, 2008 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Century | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Century | Leon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |