2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mondeo (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 178 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mondeo | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mondeo | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |