2002 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2004 Seat Ibiza is newer by 2 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Leon | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
