BMW 5 series 2000 vs Seat Ibiza 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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 | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 72 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 700'000 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 Ibiza engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Ibiza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 83 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 195 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`620 | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 1400 | |
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