2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 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 125 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 307 | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 307 | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1895 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 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 | 1251 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |