The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 30,600

€ 15,500

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
522 lb
16.62 %

General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
F21
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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