2011 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2011 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2011 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 159 | Leon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.3 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 | 1650 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |