2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Corsa (189 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Leon weights approximately 107 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (230 Nm @ 1980 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |