2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 559 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Elise | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
