2008 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Leon | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |