2009 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi A4 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 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 206 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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | A4 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
