2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 199 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Defender | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |