2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Seat Leon

To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-150 2008 Seat Leon
Make Ford Seat
Model F-150 Leon
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 496 Nm 280 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 92.8 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2499 kg 1338 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 55 L