2003 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. 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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Meriva | Leon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |