2004 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Leon | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Leon | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |