2007 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1169 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Leon | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leon | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
