2009 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Renault Clio
To start off, 2012 Renault Clio is newer by 3 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 27 more horse power than 2012 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 438 kg more than 2012 Renault Clio. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Leon | 2012 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Leon | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
