2005 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 222 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Leon | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |