1999 Seat Toledo vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Seat Toledo (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1999 Seat Toledo (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Seat Toledo | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Toledo | Leon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
