The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
68.8 in
Width
69.6 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft