The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 26,400

€ 29,000

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 0.7 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
102.3
167.2
166.4 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.79 %

General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
E87
Generation
5F
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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