2009 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2009 Seat Leon and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Seat Leon.
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. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Leon | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1404 mm |