2005 MG ZS vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 MG ZS 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 MG ZS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG ZS (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG ZS should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 MG ZS.
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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MG ZS. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MG ZS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 MG ZS | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | MG | Seat |
| Model | ZS | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
