The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 36,300
€ 28,700
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 125i is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.75 %
General
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
BMW 125i
13.96 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1246 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
