The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 20,800
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
105.7
172
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.51 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d
KL
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31.21 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
675 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft