2005 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. 2009 Hyundai Sonata 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. 2009 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Seat | Hyundai |
Model | Leon | Sonata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |