2006 Seat Leon vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2008 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 459 kg more than 2008 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Suzuki SX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki SX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Leon | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Leon | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
