2002 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Volvo S80
To start off, 2002 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Volvo S80. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo S80 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 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, 2001 Volvo S80 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon. 2001 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2001 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Leon | S80 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
