Seat Leon 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Seat Leon engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 27 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Leon could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Leon consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 3 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: | 470'000 km | 350'000 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 Leon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Leon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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Seat Leon is larger. Seat Leon is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Seat Leon is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage capacity. Seat Leon has 31 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Seat Leon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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