2008 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 237 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Leon. 2005 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Leon | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Leon | Camry |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |