2011 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Seat Leon. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Leon weights approximately 31 kg more than 2011 BMW 328.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Leon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 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, 2012 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 328 | 2012 Seat Leon | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 328 | Leon |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |