2006 Seat Leon vs. 2010 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Micra is newer by 4 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 94 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 344 kg more than 2010 Nissan Micra. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2010 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Leon | Micra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 11.9 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 | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |