The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,600
€ 30,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.62 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
863 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
74 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
