BMW 2 series 2019 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Leon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2019 1.5 engine Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Seat Leon 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 2 series is 2 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 587 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 157 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 1.2 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`885 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`182 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 648 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Seat Leon. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Seat Leon scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW 2 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Leon, so BMW 2 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 13 400 | |
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