2005 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Jimny 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 351 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 @ 1900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Seat | Suzuki |
Model | Leon | Jimny |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |