The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 36,700
€ 15,000
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 125d is 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
170.4
101.5
169.9
170.4 in
Length
169.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.6 %
General
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
