Seat Ibiza 2003 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Seat Ibiza engine produces 55 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Ibiza consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Seat Ibiza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Ibiza) 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 5 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: | 3.95 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Seat Ibiza is smaller. Seat Ibiza is 83 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 10 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Seat Ibiza has 195 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Ibiza is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Seat Ibiza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`648 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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