2006 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. Both 2006 Volkswagen Caddy and 2012 Seat Leon are equipped with a 1,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 177 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Caddy | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Caddy | Leon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |