2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 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 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1120 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.
Because 2003 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon. 2003 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2002 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2002 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | Cayenne | Leon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4511 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |