2005 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 Seat Leon and 2005 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V50 weights approximately 277 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 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Leon | V50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |