2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon.
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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Leon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |