2006 Toyota Prius vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Toyota Prius. 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, 2011 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Prius. 2006 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Prius | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Prius | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
