2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Fiat Doblo is newer by 3 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 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, 2008 Fiat Doblo (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Doblo | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Doblo | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |