2008 Renault Clio vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio 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 1,595 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 220 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, 2007 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Clio | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Clio | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 11.7 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 | 985 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |