2009 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 426 kg more than 2011 Opel Corsa. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Leon | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Seat | Opel |
Model | Leon | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |