2008 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Leon would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 237 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 853 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Seat Leon | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2233 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5059 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2881 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |