2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Ford Ikon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ikon weights approximately 493 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Seat Leon (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ikon | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Ikon | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |