2005 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S80 weights approximately 291 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, 2005 Volvo S80 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volvo S80 | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Volvo | Seat |
Model | S80 | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |