2011 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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, 2011 Seat Leon (280 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2009 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Seat Leon | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Leon | Thalia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2473 mm |