2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa 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 1,795 cc, 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 362 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Corsa | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1781 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1462 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
