2009 Seat Leon vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
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 Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,983 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 114 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Leon | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Leon | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
