2007 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 5 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (183 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 225 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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Leon | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Leon | 159 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8.9 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 | 1390 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |