2008 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Terios and 2008 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Terios 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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Terios. 2008 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daihatsu Terios | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Terios | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |