2005 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Subaru Justy

To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Justy. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Justy weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.

Because 2001 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Justy 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 (320 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Justy. (96 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Justy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2001 Subaru Justy
Make Seat Subaru
Model Leon Justy
Year Released 2005 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 1187 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 68 HP
Torque 320 Nm 96 Nm
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.1:1
Top Speed 215 km/hour 145 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2290 mm


 

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