The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,200
€ 29,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
104.7
166.4
105.7
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.9 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
E87
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
