The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 25,200
€ 24,100
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.9
166.4 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.26 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
