The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 29,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI 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
170.2
105.7
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.41 %
General
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
F21
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid 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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 125d
100.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
