2005 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 131 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
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 Roadster. (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
| Make | Seat | Mini |
| Model | Leon | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 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 Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
