2005 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |