The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 18,800
€ 33,300
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120i
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
105.9
170.4
168.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120i
2626 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
571 lb
17.86 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120i
5F
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
85 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
92 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120i
109 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
30.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30.89 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
587 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
