2000 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, 2005 Smart Coupe 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 88 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 571 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe. 2005 Smart Coupe 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. 2005 Smart Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Seat | Smart |
| Model | Leon | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |
