The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 15,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.9
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.59 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
E87
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.04 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
