2007 Opel Antara vs. 2005 Seat Leon

To start off, 2007 Opel Antara 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara. 2007 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Antara 2005 Seat Leon
Make Opel Seat
Model Antara Leon
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3194 cc 1895 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 224 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.6 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 203 km/hour 215 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 11.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1845 kg 1376 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 55 L


 

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