The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 26,600
€ 15,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.34 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
125 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
