2005 Seat Leon vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Seat Leon and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 554 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Leon | Korando |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |