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 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 192 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
| Model | Jetta | Leon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
