2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Seat | Xedos |
| Model | Toledo | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
