2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda 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 (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda 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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Panda | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Panda | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |