The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 24,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.4
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.9
166.4 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
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
