2000 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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. Both 2000 Seat Leon and 2004 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 84 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leon | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
