2003 Mazda Spiano vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Spiano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Spiano would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 510 kg more than 2003 Mazda Spiano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Seat Leon (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Spiano. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Spiano | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Spiano | Leon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
