2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 153 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fiesta | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 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 | 1107 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |