2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 297 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | Etude | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 6.4 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 | 1093 kg | 1390 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
