2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 123 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. 2008 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Elantra | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |