2000 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Seat Leon. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 773 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Leon. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2000 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Leon | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |