2000 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 143 kg more than 2004 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius. 2004 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2000 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2000 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Leon | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Prius |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |