2007 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 320 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 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2007 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 320 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |