The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 21,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.9
166.4 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
