2001 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 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 137 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Leon | Colt |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
