2009 Seat Leon vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Seat Leon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Leon weights approximately 456 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
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, 2009 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (280 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry. 2005 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Leon | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Leon | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
