2005 Seat Leon vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 308 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 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2012 Toyota Tundra
Make Seat Toyota
Model Leon Tundra
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 545 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 100 L


 

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