The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 28,500

€ 15,000

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
166.5
166.4 in
Length
166.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
567 lb
18.05 %

General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
E87
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft