2004 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 1 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alfa Romeo GT | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GT | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |