2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Because 2005 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 330 | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |