The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

 REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft