2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 18 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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |