2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (120 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |