The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 31,800
€ 15,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
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
105.9
170.4
101.5
169.9
170.4 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.73 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
F21
Generation
1P
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
