2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper.
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, 2007 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mini Cooper | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mini | Seat |
Model | Cooper | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |