2004 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 25 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Leon | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Seat | Mini |
Model | Leon | Cooper |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |