2001 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2010 Saturn Outlook is newer by 9 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Outlook (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Outlook weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Saturn Outlook (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon. 2010 Saturn Outlook 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. 2010 Saturn Outlook will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2010 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Seat | Saturn |
| Model | Leon | Outlook |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
