2010 Jeep Compass vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Compass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Compass would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Compass weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon.
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, 2012 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Compass | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Jeep | Seat |
| Model | Compass | Leon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1656 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
