2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon.
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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Carnival | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |