2005 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber

To start off, 2011 Dodge Caliber is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 42 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber.

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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2011 Dodge Caliber
Make Seat Dodge
Model Leon Caliber
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1748 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1534 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2634 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 51 L


 

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