2002 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2010 Jeep Patriot 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 100 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2010 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Seat | Jeep |
| Model | Leon | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
