2001 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Leon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
