2006 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 192 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2008 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
Model | Outlander | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |