2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Seat Altea

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 64 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.

Because 2009 BMW 125 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 2009 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 Seat Altea
Make BMW Seat
Model 125 Altea
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 201 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 55 L


 

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