2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 354 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Land Cruiser | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1260 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 55 L |