2005 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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. Both 2005 Seat Leon and 2007 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 90 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (130 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |