2006 Mini One vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini One would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Mini One. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Seat Leon (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini One. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini One | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mini | Seat |
| Model | One | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
