The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 22,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
169.9
170.2 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
F21
Generation
1P
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 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
