2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | CR-V | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |