2000 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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 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 67 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 181 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. 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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (111 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Leon | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
