The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 30,600

€ 26,500

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
168.6
170.2 in
Length
168.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.05 %

General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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