2001 Seat Leon vs. 1996 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1996 Seat Toledo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 318 kg more than 1996 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Toledo. (127 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 1996 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Leon | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |
