2007 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 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. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Leon | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Leon | Impreza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |