2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1876 kg more than 2009 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Leon. 2002 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Excursion | Leon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 55 L |
