2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
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, 2004 Ford Mondeo (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mondeo | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |