2002 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 11 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 606 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Jaguar XF (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Seat | Jaguar |
| Model | Leon | XF |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
