2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Porsche | Seat |
Model | 911 | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |