The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 26,400
€ 25,000
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.9
166.4 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
551 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
