2005 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 94 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Seat | Mazda |
Model | Leon | 5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
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 | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |