The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 36,300

€ 19,000

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 125i is 2.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.35 %

General
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
F21
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
151 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW 125i
13.96 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
108 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 125i
108 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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