2010 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-9 and 2010 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 632 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon. 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, 2010 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon. 2010 Mazda CX-9 has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda CX-9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-9 | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | CX-9 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1966 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
