2007 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Leon would be higher. Both 2007 Seat Leon and 2008 Seat Leon are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 37 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Leon | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Leon | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 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 | 1375 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |