2005 Mazda 3 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 3 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3. 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 Seat Leon (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 3 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | 3 | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |