The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 26,600
€ 24,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.62 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
E81
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
