2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 80 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 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 | 1456 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |