2008 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 146 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. 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, 2002 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
