The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 28,500
€ 21,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
167.8
166.4 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.74 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
