The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 26,000

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 125d is 3.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.3
71.3
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
105.9
170.2
102.3
167.2
170.2 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.43 %

General
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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