2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 37 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2008 Honda HR-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 HR-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 (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | HR-V | Leon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
