2005 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 376 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Leon | Thalia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2473 mm |