2009 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 186 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.

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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Seat Leon 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
Make Seat Suzuki
Model Leon Kizashi
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1656 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4651 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 63 L


 

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