2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 521 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon.
Because 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2010 Seat Leon (300 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Santa Fe | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |