2000 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 10 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 25 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Seat | Citroen |
| Model | Leon | C5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 71 L |
