The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 31,200
€ 29,100
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
105.9
170.4
105.7
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
F21
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
