The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 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 Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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