2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 166 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Sportage | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |