2004 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 2004 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Seat Leon. 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, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire (203 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (120 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac Sunfire | 2004 Seat Leon | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Sunfire | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 120 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |