2004 Seat Arosa vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 395 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Arosa | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Arosa | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
