The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 15,500
€ 27,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
58.9
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
58.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
13.59 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 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
