2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 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 90 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 15 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Spider | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |