2010 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 144 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 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 6 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
