2005 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon.

Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Highlander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander. 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2007 Toyota Highlander
Make Seat Toyota
Model Leon Highlander
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 2399 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 88.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 73 L


 

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