The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 33,300
€ 17,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6
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
169.9
170.2 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6
F20
Generation
1P
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
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).
144 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
