2001 Seat Leon vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Seat Leon. (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Leon | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Leon | 335 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
