2001 Lancia Thesis vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 137 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Thesis | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Thesis | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
