The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 30,100
€ 22,400
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 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
