2009 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 177 kg more than 2008 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 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Carens | 2008 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Carens | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7.3 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 | 1515 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
