2008 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 33 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Leon | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | Leon | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
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 | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |