2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Seat Leon

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.

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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (266 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar X-Type 2008 Seat Leon
Make Jaguar Seat
Model X-Type Leon
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2197 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 266 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 220 km/hour 229 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 7.3 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 1502 kg 1338 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 55 L


 

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