2009 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Leon would be higher. 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 54 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (94 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. 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, 2009 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Leon | 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti | |
Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
Model | Leon | Lacetti |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |