2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
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, 2007 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |