The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 29,800
€ 22,200
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
168.6
170.2 in
Length
168.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
13.05 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
