2007 Renault Espace vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 516 kg more than 2006 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, 2007 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Espace | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Espace | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |