2009 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2011 Toyota Yaris 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 285 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris. 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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Leon | 2011 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1689 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |