Seat Leon 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Seat Leon engine produces 45 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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) | |
| 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. | |||
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`400 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Seat Leon has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Seat Leon, so Seat Leon quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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