2003 Acura CL vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 246 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura CL | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Acura | Seat |
Model | CL | Leon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |