2005 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. (98 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 297 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon 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, 2001 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2001 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |