The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 31,500
€ 24,800
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 125i is 1.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
168.6
170.4 in
Length
168.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.99 %
General
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
