The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 31,800

€ 20,500

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
18.39 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
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 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
22.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft