2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Leon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |