2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 778 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Seat Leon (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Picanto | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Picanto | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |