The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 29,900
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 28,700
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120i is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.43 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft