2011 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte 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. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Leon weights approximately 19 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte.
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 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Forte | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Forte | Leon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |