2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 662 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 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 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 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 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Picanto | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 229 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 | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |