2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 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 X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 402 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | X3 | Leon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
