The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,500

€ 25,600

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 0.4 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
68.9 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.4
102.3
166.8
166.4 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.28 %

General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
545 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
545 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI 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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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