2004 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja 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, 2006 Subaru Baja (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Leon | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Leon | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
