2006 Opel Zafira vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Opel Zafira is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Opel Zafira. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Zafira weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon 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 Opel Zafira (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Zafira | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Zafira | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
