2005 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 931 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, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Jetta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1968 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 | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.7 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 | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |