2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cee'd | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Cee'd | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
