Seat Toledo 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1993

 
Seat Toledo
1996 - 1999
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1999
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 101 HP102 HP
Torque: 140 NM150 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 seconds12 seconds
Seat Toledo engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Seat Toledo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.87.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km8.0 l/100km
By specification Seat Toledo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Toledo could require 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Toledo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway880 km on highway
690 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Toledo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.21 m
Width: 1.66 m1.70 m
Height: 1.42 m1.39 m
Seat Toledo is 11 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Toledo is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data325 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1030 litres
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Seat Toledo is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Seat Toledo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`2001`635
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

below average
BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Toledo, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10002000
Pros and Cons: Seat Toledo has
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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