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/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Seat Leon is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Seat Leon petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Seat Leon equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.42 m
Seat Leon is smaller, but slightly higher. Seat Leon is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Leon is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Seat Leon has 119 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
