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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (168 HP @ 6000 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. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 13 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 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 | 2497 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
