2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 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 118 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 198 kg more than 2002 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C3. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C3 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
