2008 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 4 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Leon | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | Leon | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1290 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
