2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Frontier | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Frontier | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |