2008 BMW 540 vs. 2002 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 309 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon.
Because 2002 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Leon 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2002 Seat Leon | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 540 | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1781 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |