2009 Seat Leon vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 651 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Leon | 2008 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Leon | Indica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
