2005 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2010 Renault Twingo 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Renault Twingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 456 kg more than 2010 Renault Twingo. 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 @ 1900 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2010 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Leon | Twingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |