2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda CR-V weights approximately 273 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 2004 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | CR-V | Leon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
