The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 26,400
€ 25,500
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
168.6
166.4 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.4 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
E87
Generation
5F
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
