2005 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Seat Leon and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 37 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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. 2005 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |