2009 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 634 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon. 2008 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 SsangYong Rexton | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | SsangYong | Seat |
Model | Rexton | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2696 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1972 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |