2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Toledo weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Seat Toledo (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2006 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Panda | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17 seconds | 10 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 | 1125 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |
