2000 Seat Leon vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Seat Leon. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 849 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Leon. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Leon. 2010 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2000 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2000 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Leon | X6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
