2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 560 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
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, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 600 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Cuore | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1968 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |