2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Bravo | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Bravo | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |