2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
Because 2007 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 2007 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea, 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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 120 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
