2005 Audi S4 vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | S4 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
