2010 Mazda 5 vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 244 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon.
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, 2011 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5. 2010 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 5 | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 5 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
