2005 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 2 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 247 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 Seat Leon (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Leon | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
