2006 Peugeot 407 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 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, both vehicles can yield 240 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 Peugeot 407 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 407 | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |