2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 806 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto. 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, 2009 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Punto | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
