2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2006 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. 2006 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 147 | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |