2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 993 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon. 2006 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Durango | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 55 L |
