2005 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 7 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.

Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Seat Chevrolet
Model Leon Colorado
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 186 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 72 L


 

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