2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lada Kalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada Kalina would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Kalina | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Lada | Seat |
Model | Kalina | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |