2000 Seat Leon vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 219 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1264 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
