2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Because 2007 BMW 318 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 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon, 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, 2007 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 318 | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |