2009 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Renault Clio. 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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Renault Clio | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Clio | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |