The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 29,500
€ 28,500
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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
170.2
166.4 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
