2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 201 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Ridgeline | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |