2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | 156 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 7.8 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 | 1490 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
