2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan. 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (161 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Dacia | Seat |
| Model | Logan | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
