The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 27,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120i is 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
170.4 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
F21
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 with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 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
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft