The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 34,200

€ 24,600

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
68.8 in
Width
71.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.13 %

General
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
E81
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft