The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 21,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.2 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
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
