2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
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, 2006 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 2009 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Vibe | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |