2000 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 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 45 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 93 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Leon | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
