2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 251 kg more than 2012 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Passat | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.4 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 | 1585 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |