2000 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2006 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GTV | Leon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |