2003 Peugeot 206 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 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 206 (174 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 276 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 206.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 206 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 206 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
