The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 27,800

€ 25,500

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120i is 1.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
168.6
170.4 in
Length
168.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.72 %

General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft