2001 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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. Both 2001 Seat Leon and 2007 Volkswagen Polo are equipped with a 1,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2001 Seat Leon (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leon | Polo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
