The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 20,800
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
F21
Generation
KL
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft