2008 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 226 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Caddy | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Caddy | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |