2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2005 Seat Arosa and 2005 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 326 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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 Toledo (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Arosa | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Arosa | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 974 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
