2006 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 53 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
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 | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |