2011 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Kia SOUL
To start off, 2013 Kia SOUL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia SOUL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia SOUL (162 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia SOUL should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 127 kg more than 2013 Kia SOUL.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia SOUL. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia SOUL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Seat Leon | 2013 Kia SOUL | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Leon | SOUL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
