2005 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 166 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Leon | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Seat | Mini |
Model | Leon | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
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 | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |