BMW 3 series 2001 vs Seat Leon 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Leon) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Leon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 341 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 31 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 759 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres less than that of the Seat Leon, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`775 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`300 kg | 1`205 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 570 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Seat Leon. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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