2008 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
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, 2006 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio. 2006 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Clio | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Clio | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1968 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |