2007 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 3 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Leon | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Leon | Exeo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2642 mm |