2000 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Seat Leon. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon. 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, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Leon. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
