2005 Seat Leon vs. 2002 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Prius. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 47 kg more than 2002 Toyota Prius. 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 Leon (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Prius. 2002 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2002 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Prius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |