BMW 5 series 2000 vs Seat Ibiza 2003
| 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: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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`005 | 1`648 | |
| 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 | 1600 | |
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