2002 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 9 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 4 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leon | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4644 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
