2005 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 771 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 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon. 2007 Subaru Legacy 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. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Seat Subaru
Model Leon Legacy
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 108 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 193 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1239 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 64 L


 

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