2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 123 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mondeo | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 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 | 1383 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |