2008 Seat Leon vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Leon (237 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Seat Leon (300 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Leon | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Leon | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
