The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 34,000
€ 24,300
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
105.9
170.4
105.7
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.51 %
General
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
F20
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120i
547 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120i
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
