2005 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Seat Leon and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 143 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Leon | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |