The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 29,100
€ 24,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
104.7
166.4
105.7
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.63 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
E87
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
