2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Seat Leon

To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1274 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Seat Leon
Make Chevrolet Seat
Model Silverado Leon
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.3:1
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2608 kg 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 6030 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3890 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 55 L