2005 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Seat Leon and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (248 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
