2007 Seat Leon vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (237 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Leon | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Leon | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
