The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 34,500
€ 18,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
105.9
170.4
102.4
166.5
170.4 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.31 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
