2005 Seat Leon vs. 2010 BMW 120

To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 BMW 120 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 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Leon 2010 BMW 120
Make Seat BMW
Model Leon 120
Year Released 2005 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 215 km/hour 200 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1376 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 53 L


 

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