2002 Lancia Phedra vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Phedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Phedra would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Phedra. (129 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Phedra. (194 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Phedra | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Phedra | Leon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
