2009 Kia Spectra vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2009 Kia Spectra and 2009 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Spectra weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 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 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Spectra | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Spectra | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1983 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 | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
