2001 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2007 Opel Meriva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Opel Meriva. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Meriva weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Meriva. 2007 Opel Meriva has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Meriva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2007 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Seat | Opel |
| Model | Leon | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
