2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 8 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 2013 BMW 1 Series. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Toledo | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
