2008 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,982 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 227 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fiesta | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |