2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 222 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon. 2006 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Ridgeline | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Ridgeline | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |