2007 Nissan Versa vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Versa would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Versa.
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, 2008 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Versa | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Versa | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |