Seat Leon 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Seat Leon engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Leon 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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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, if possible |
1166 litres | 460 litres | |
| Seat Leon has 119 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Leon (by 706 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`290 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 515 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 285 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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