2005 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sedona 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon 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 Kia Sedona (296 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sedona | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
