2003 Vauxhall Signum vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Signum would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Signum weights approximately 116 kg more than 2012 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, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Vauxhall Signum | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Seat |
| Model | Signum | Leon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
