The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 30,900
€ 20,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is 0.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
166.5
166.9 in
Length
166.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2654 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.95 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
