2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 22 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Cee'd | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Cee'd | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |