2008 Mazda Rustler vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Rustler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Rustler would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
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, 2009 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda Rustler | 2009 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Rustler | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1334 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |