The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,600
€ 18,000
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
166.5
166.9 in
Length
166.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.94 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
