The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 28,200
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI 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
170.4
103.8
168.6
170.4 in
Length
168.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13 %
General
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
