2006 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2006 Seat Leon and 2006 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. 2006 Volkswagen Touran 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. 2006 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Touran |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
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 | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |