Seat Leon 2009 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
Seat Leon
2009 - 2013
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 105 HP143 HP
Torque: 250 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds9 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Seat Leon engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.54.5
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1220 km in combined cycle1130 km in combined cycle
1410 km on highway1270 km on highway
1000 km with real consumption870 km with real consumption
Seat Leon 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 Leon) 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 1 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: 4.32 m4.24 m
Width: 1.77 m1.75 m
Height: 1.46 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon is 8 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 341 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
Seat Leon has 11 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8201`830
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Leon, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 48005000
Pros and Cons: Seat Leon has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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