2011 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2011 Seat Leon and 2011 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 49 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo. 2011 Kia Rondo 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. 2011 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Seat Leon | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | Leon | Rondo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |