2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 100 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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Jetta | Leon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4644 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2651 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |