2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1241 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Tahoe | Leon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
