The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 38,400
€ 20,500
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
17.01 %
General
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
151 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
22.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
521 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
