2000 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 5 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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 2005 Seat Arosa. 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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Leon | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Leon | Arosa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |