2012 Hyundai i40 vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 6 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 5 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i40. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i40. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i40. 2006 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai i40 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai i40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai i40 | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | i40 | Leon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1534 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1815 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |