2008 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Stilo 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Stilo. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2008 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Stilo | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |