The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 32,600
€ 23,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 is 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.94 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
