2000 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 12 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 66 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Leon | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
