The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 28,700
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW 120d is 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
