2010 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Leon would be higher. Both 2010 Seat Leon and 2011 Seat Leon are equipped with a 1,982 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2011 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Seat Leon | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Leon | Leon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |