2005 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 161 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Caddy | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Caddy | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |