The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 31,800
€ 19,100
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.73 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
