2005 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 407 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon 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, 2005 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Leon | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4067 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1697 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |