2004 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 643 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2000 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |