2006 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Micra weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Micra | 2010 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Micra | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
