2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 4 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
| Model | Brera | Leon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
