2005 Seat Leon vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 627 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.
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 X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon. 2010 BMW X5 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 X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Leon | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.6 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 | 1558 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
