2002 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 522 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 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Seat Leon | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Leon | XC60 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4627 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1891 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1713 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |