2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 59 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mondeo | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1369 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |