2006 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Skoda Superb
To start off, 2007 Skoda Superb is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon 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 34 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Superb. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Superb weights approximately 179 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Superb. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Leon | 2007 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Leon | Superb |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
