2005 Toyota Previa 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 Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 191 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon.
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, 2012 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Previa | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Previa | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |