2006 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,997 cc, 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 325 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
