2005 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo is newer by 5 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rondo weights approximately 46 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.
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, 2010 Kia Rondo (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon. 2010 Kia Rondo 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. 2010 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | Leon | Rondo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1239 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |