2005 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Cavalier | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1239 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
