2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 173 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Corsa | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |