The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 30,100
€ 26,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
168.6
166.9 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.63 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
E81
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 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
