2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.3 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 | 1422 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |