2007 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i40 is newer by 4 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), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i40. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 282 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i40. (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Leon | 2011 Hyundai i40 | |
Make | Seat | Hyundai |
Model | Leon | i40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.9 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 | 1356 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |