2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 910 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.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Suburban | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |