2006 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Seat Leon

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Durango 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 945 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Durango 2006 Seat Leon
Make Dodge Seat
Model Durango Leon
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2279 kg 1334 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 55 L


 

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