2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Seat Leon is newer by 4 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 (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 66 kg more than 2010 Seat Leon.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Seat Leon | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | Defender | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |