2004 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Seat Leon

To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.

Because 2004 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2008 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. 2008 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2004 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2004 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Jeep Wrangler 2008 Seat Leon
Make Jeep Seat
Model Wrangler Leon
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 224 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1338 kg
Vehicle Length 3950 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 55 L