2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Because 2012 BMW 118 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 2012 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo, 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 Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Toledo | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
