2005 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Leon | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
