The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 15,500
€ 29,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120i is 2.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
14.52 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
577 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
