2005 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 577 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 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Dakota | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
