The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 28,100

€ 21,600

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
168.6
166.9 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.88 %

General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
E81
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 1.0 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
674 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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