2012 Seat Exeo vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2012 Seat Exeo 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Seat Exeo | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Exeo | Leon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1772 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2642 mm | 2580 mm |