2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 6 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon 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, 2001 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Bravo | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
