2002 Seat Leon vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 6 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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 541 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Leon | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Leon | Rexton |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2872 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |