The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 17,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 125d is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
169.9
170.2 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %
General
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.6
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
