2009 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i30 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 34 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 149 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, 2010 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Leon | 2010 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Seat | Hyundai |
Model | Leon | i30 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |