2009 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2005 Seat Leon

To start off, 2009 Mazda BT-50 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 2,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.

Because 2009 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda BT-50 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda BT-50. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda BT-50.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mazda BT-50 2005 Seat Leon
Make Mazda Seat
Model BT-50 Leon
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2606 cc 1895 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1376 kg
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 55 L


 

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