2006 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Caddy 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 114 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 198 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Caddy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 20.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |