The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 26,600
€ 25,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
168.6
166.9 in
Length
168.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.26 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120i
36 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
27 mpg
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
9.9 lb
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
499 mi
Range
311 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
24.9 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
