2005 Lexus GX vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Lexus GX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus GX weights approximately 724 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus GX | 2002 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lexus | Seat |
| Model | GX | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
