2003 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Leon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
