2009 Mazda 2 vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 2 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 2. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Mazda 2. 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, 2009 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 2. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 2 | 2009 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 2 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 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 | 960 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
