2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 440 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. 2009 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daihatsu Terios | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Terios | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |