2005 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 204 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 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 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Leon | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
