2005 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 880 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 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Seat Volkswagen
Model Leon Touareg
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 2256 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4796 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1941 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1732 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2893 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 100 L


 

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