2002 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 8 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (151 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | Leon | C3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
