The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 26,400

€ 21,800

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
104.7
166.4
105.7
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.39 %

General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
E87
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft