2004 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Idea 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 167 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Fiat Idea. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Idea | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Idea | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
