2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 119 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V 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 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | HR-V | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
