2005 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 2005 BMW 520 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 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 520 | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 211 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |