2012 Renault Fluence vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2012 Renault Fluence and 2012 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Renault Fluence. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Fluence. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 109 kg more than 2012 Renault Fluence. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Fluence | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Fluence | Leon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 238 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1225 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4618 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2702 mm | 2580 mm |
