2007 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 258 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Leon | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 13.9 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 | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |