2006 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2006 Seat Leon and 2006 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Skoda Octavia. 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 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Leon | 2006 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Leon | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
