2005 Porsche Boxster vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Boxster | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | Boxster | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
