2006 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Leon | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Pod |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
