2008 Kia Picanto 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 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,968 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 728 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Picanto | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Picanto | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
