2006 Seat Cordoba vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2006 Seat Cordoba 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 132 kg more than 2006 Seat Cordoba. 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, 2005 Seat Leon (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Cordoba. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Cordoba | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Cordoba | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |