2010 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 3 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. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 694 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, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon. 2013 Ford Flex 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. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Seat Leon | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Leon | Flex |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2994 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |