The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 34,900

€ 27,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW 125d is 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower.
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %

General
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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