2008 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 3 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 191 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Leon | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Leon | Fit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
