2006 Dodge Caliber vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caliber 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 (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caliber. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 91 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 Dodge Caliber (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caliber | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Dodge | Seat |
Model | Caliber | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |