2006 Seat Leon vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 219 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2006 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Seat Leon 2002 Toyota Corolla
Make Seat Toyota
Model Leon Corolla
Year Released 2006 2002
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1334 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 50 L


 

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