2005 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. Both 2005 Seat Altea and 2011 Seat Leon are equipped with a 1,982 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 71 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon.
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, 2011 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Altea | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Altea | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |