2002 Seat Leon vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2003 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza 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, 2003 Subaru Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Leon | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
