2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 47 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (183 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mondeo | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
