2003 Seat Toledo vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Toledo weights approximately 190 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. 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 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Toledo | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | Toledo | 2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
