2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 161 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, 2012 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Mondeo | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 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 | 1495 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
