BMW 3 series 1993 vs Seat Toledo 1991
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 31 HP more power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Seat Toledo. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Toledo 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 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: | 4.21 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 11 cm shorter than the Seat Toledo, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Seat Toledo has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 225 litres less trunk space than the Seat Toledo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Toledo (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Seat Toledo, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 400 | |
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