The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 30,300

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.7
166.9
102.3
167.2
166.9 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %

General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft